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AY63 XRK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,212 mi
Last recorded48,212 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 48,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 45,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2022 43,686 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,660 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2017 27,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 19,924 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 XRK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

AY63 XRK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is AY63 XRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 XRK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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