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AY63 WLZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,761 mi
Last recorded175,761 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 175,761 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake back plates corroded through

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 175,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake back plates corroded through

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 157,276 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 157,276 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 140,039 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 68,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,641 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,641 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,670 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 35,670 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 26,138 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 26,138 miles

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

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 WLZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

AY63 WLZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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