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AY63 PVU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,893 mi
Last recorded57,893 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 PVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 57,893 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,889 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 54,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EPC (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and wearing on inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to wear on inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,540 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 43,540 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,261 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,535 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,577 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm from legal limit

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre 2mm from legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,914 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 PVU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

AY63 PVU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is AY63 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 PVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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