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AU63 VKL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,134 mi
Last recorded164,134 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 VKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 164,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

lower under tray insecure at rear fixings

Fail 10 Oct 2023 164,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

lower under tray insecure at rear fixings

Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,690 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 137,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant level in reservoir too high / overfull

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

flywheel worn

Fail 8 Oct 2021 115,994 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition majorly cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

flywheel worn

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,377 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,121 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,413 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,187 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 VKL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VKL, 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 VKL registered?

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

Is AU63 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 VKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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