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AY63 YLD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,386 mi
Last recorded110,386 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 YLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 110,386 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 106,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,263 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 93,473 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clears screen

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YLD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

AY63 YLD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is AY63 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 YLD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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