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AY63 XRD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,440 mi
Last recorded102,440 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 XRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 102,440 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 100,604 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 100,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,539 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,981 miles

Rear both tyres wearing edges

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2022 91,973 miles

Bulb warning light comes on initial start up

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance, rear axle, slight lag O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2021 75,435 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2021 75,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer/very worn inner edges / on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer/very worn inner edges / on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,664 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,062 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 XRD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

AY63 XRD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2013.

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