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AO63 WTE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,506 mi
Last recorded118,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,506 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 111,801 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,713 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 105,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 101,397 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 101,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,264 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 80,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,582 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,063 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 34,905 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 WTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

AO63 WTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is AO63 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO63 WTE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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