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AV63 VHW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,484 mi
Last recorded102,484 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 VHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 102,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,448 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure but unlikely to become detached

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn half way to legal limit 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn half way to legal limit 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 55,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,486 miles

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

both front tyres very low tread on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,751 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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AV63 VHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV63 VHW, 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 AV63 VHW registered?

AV63 VHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is AV63 VHW safe to buy?

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