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69 RUO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 RUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 108,105 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing cuts

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

Offside Rear tyre showing cuts to outer sidewall and abnormal tread wear

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area various areas dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 108,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at upper also upper spring pad missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing cuts

Nearside Rear tyre showing cuts to outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre showing cuts to outer sidewall and abnormal tread wear

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area various areas dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 108,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml flashes on and off during test(epc) warning on.. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside damage to door mirror casing(missing)no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 98,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,445 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,680 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL AROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper ( STREAKING )

Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,451 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,307 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 32,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,516 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 26,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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69 RUO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 69 RUO, 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 69 RUO registered?

69 RUO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is 69 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 69 RUO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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