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AY63 VLX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,613 mi
Last recorded65,613 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 65,613 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,549 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,450 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 VLX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLX, 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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How do I check the history of AY63 VLX?

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What year was AY63 VLX registered?

AY63 VLX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is AY63 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 VLX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY63 VLX have outstanding finance?

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