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AU63 TZP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,470 mi
Last recorded137,470 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 TZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 137,470 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 124,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,479 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 110,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,285 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 97,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,603 miles

Both front tyres close to wear limits on inner edges.

Both rear tyres becoming perished.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,444 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,933 miles

Both front tyres close to legal wear limits.

Fail 17 Oct 2018 55,933 miles

Both front tyres close to legal wear limits.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,739 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 TZP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

AU63 TZP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is AU63 TZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 TZP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU63 TZP have outstanding finance?

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