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AY63 PHF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,123 mi
Last recorded129,123 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 PHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 129,123 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 127,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,249 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Oct 2023 125,244 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Feb 2022 125,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,025 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 110,947 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,871 miles

3x tyres on limit

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Feb 2018 98,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,197 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 PHF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

AY63 PHF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is AY63 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 PHF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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