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AY63 ZZW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,234 mi
Last recorded109,234 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 ZZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 109,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,462 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 103,392 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 87,900 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 87,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,370 miles

Front both suspension arm main rear bushes covered in grease

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,087 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both sides perished/melted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 53,087 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both sides perished/melted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 48,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,222 miles

both rear tyres feathering

front wiper blades split

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 ZZW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

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

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