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AU63 VJL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 VJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 65,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 60,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 53,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 33,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 30,450 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 30,450 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 22,302 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,631 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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 VJL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AU63 VJL, 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

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What year was AU63 VJL registered?

AU63 VJL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2013.

Is AU63 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 VJL 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.

Does AU63 VJL have outstanding finance?

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