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AU63 HTE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,870 mi
Last recorded119,870 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 HTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 119,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,781 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 110,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,650 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 101,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,627 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 HTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU63 HTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU63 HTE?

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What year was AU63 HTE registered?

AU63 HTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is AU63 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 HTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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