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AO63 MTF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,352 mi
Last recorded89,352 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 MTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 89,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to treadware/worn heavily on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and associated components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 89,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to treadware/worn heavily on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and associated components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 86,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 86,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,045 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 74,043 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,366 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,365 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some under bonnet components covered

some underside components covered

Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 24,719 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AO63 MTF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO63 MTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO63 MTF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 2013.

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