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AU63 EDC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 EDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 71,064 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses becoming deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,972 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 62,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,465 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,343 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 30,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 tyres perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,319 miles

both front tyres signs of wear inner edge

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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AU63 EDC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU63 EDC, 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 AU63 EDC registered?

AU63 EDC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is AU63 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 EDC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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