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AO63 MTV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 MTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 70,598 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,088 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 31 Jan 2024 62,997 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,031 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 58,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 51,066 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 51,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,394 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 43,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 32,872 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 23,628 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,007 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,854 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 MTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTV, 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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What year was AO63 MTV registered?

AO63 MTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2013.

Is AO63 MTV safe to buy?

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