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AU63 XLS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,844 mi
Last recorded129,844 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 XLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 129,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 121,677 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 110,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 98,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 60,235 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,832 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,641 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 XLS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

AU63 XLS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is AU63 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 XLS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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