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AO63 OPK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,491 mi
Last recorded77,491 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 OPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 77,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Outer lens excessively glazed - Beam pattern not produced. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Outer lens slightly glazed. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,016 miles

Glow plug lamp tell tale flashing.

Interior bonnet release mechanism slightly loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control / Spring hanger. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting on outer Shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Outer lens slightly glazed - Headlamp beam pattern criteria only just met. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control / Spring hanger. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray obscuring origin of leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 74,389 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Origin unknown due to being obscured by lower engine bay cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded but not considered to be excessive weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 74,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Origin unknown due to being obscured by lower engine bay cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded but not considered to be excessive weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,775 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,943 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 61,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat/Nav screen

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 OPK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is AO63 OPK safe to buy?

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