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CV63 VAE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,615 mi
Last recorded119,615 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV63 VAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 119,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 109,053 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,658 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 86,625 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 86,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS warning indicator is on.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 73,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 62,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,893 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 58,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 33,191 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 32,792 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Both rear tyres perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,253 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to perish.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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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CV63 VAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV63 VAE, 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 CV63 VAE registered?

CV63 VAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is CV63 VAE safe to buy?

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