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FD63 AOJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,139 mi
Last recorded152,139 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 AOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 152,139 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 142,957 miles

coolant low / slight corrosion on brake discs / slight weep on both rear x n/s/f shocks / n/s/r wheel slight out of shape / engine x under covers fitted

emissions too low to read

Fail 15 Nov 2024 142,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant low / slight corrosion on brake discs / slight weep on both rear x n/s/f shocks / n/s/r wheel slight out of shape / engine x under covers fitted

emissions too low to read

Pass 14 Nov 2023 130,324 miles

damage to n/s/r wheel inner rim / n/s/r spring corroding

emissions too low to read

slight corrosion on front x rear discs / front pads getting low / engine x under covers fitted // slight mist on rear shocks

Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,026 miles

emission too clean to detect

front discs & pads slightly worn

Fail 14 Nov 2022 120,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

emission too clean to detect

front discs & pads slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 76,117 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 59,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 45,405 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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FD63 AOJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD63 AOJ, 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 FD63 AOJ registered?

FD63 AOJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is FD63 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD63 AOJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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