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AY63 OTB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,191 mi
Last recorded104,191 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 OTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front and rear coil springs starting to rust

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear subframe getting rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2026 104,188 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front and rear coil springs starting to rust

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear subframe getting rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,784 miles

coolant level on minimum

engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 94,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level on minimum

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,419 miles

n/s/f wearing inner edge

o/s/f worn inner edge near limit

o/s/r tyre perished near limit

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,544 miles

bind o/s/r brake near limit

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished near limnit

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Apr 2023 81,541 miles

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

bind o/s/r brake near limit

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished near limnit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,478 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,980 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 61,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,730 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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AY63 OTB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY63 OTB, 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 AY63 OTB registered?

AY63 OTB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is AY63 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 OTB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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