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AY63 PVV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 PVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,520 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre center ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2021 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre center ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 100,365 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,251 miles

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

covers fitted underside of the vehicle obscuring some testable components

Fail 25 Mar 2019 89,068 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,211 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a light misting of oil

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

Under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,458 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,458 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

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 PVV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PVV, 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 AY63 PVV registered?

AY63 PVV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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