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AU63 XCJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,366 mi
Last recorded99,366 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 XCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 99,366 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,318 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 88,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 81,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 74,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,581 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 60,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 54,384 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test [mirror] ()

Front tyres wearing on the edges [both]

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

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 17 Dec 2018 47,370 miles

under floor plastic protection unable to carry full brake pipe check

Fail 17 Dec 2018 47,370 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

under floor plastic protection unable to carry full brake pipe check

Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight damage in tread [marked] (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 34,737 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight damage in tread [marked] (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 23,180 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,157 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 22,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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 XCJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

AU63 XCJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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