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EF63 AYM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,233 mi
Last recorded39,233 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 AYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,233 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 39,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 35,514 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 35,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,999 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 30,999 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 23,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 23,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 21,178 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 19,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 18,040 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 15,270 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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EF63 AYM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 EF63 AYM, 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 EF63 AYM registered?

EF63 AYM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2013.

Is EF63 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF63 AYM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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