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AU63 HPZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,919 mi
Last recorded84,919 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 HPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

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

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

glow plug lamp flashing on dash

Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight dampness at top of strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slight wear on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight dampness at top of strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slight wear on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 78,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight dampness at top of strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slight wear on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight dampness at top of strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slight wear on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 72,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper rubber split in centre of blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper perished in centre of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,710 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

coolant below minimum level in reservoir

Pass 11 Apr 2022 61,627 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,691 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,291 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,297 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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AU63 HPZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

AU63 HPZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is AU63 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 HPZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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