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AY63 UXU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,054 mi
Last recorded143,054 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 UXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 143,054 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 143,054 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 131,271 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 120,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,074 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 101,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight brake imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,187 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 88,187 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 52,458 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,047 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 UXU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

AY63 UXU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2013.

Is AY63 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 UXU 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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