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A13 RUT

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,175 mi
Last recorded164,175 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 164,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 163,431 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 161,961 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 161,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced heavily tinted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface heavily tinted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced heavily tinted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced heavily tinted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface heavily tinted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced heavily tinted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Stickers present (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 160,011 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 160,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 155,860 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 151,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 148,272 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 148,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 147,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 147,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 147,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 140,824 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 140,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 136,783 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 136,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 132,292 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 132,292 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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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A13 RUT is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 A13 RUT, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 RUT registered?

A13 RUT is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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