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C9 GEO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,086 mi
Last recorded47,086 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 47,086 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 46,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 45,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OUTER CASEING HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED OUTER CASEING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON IN DASH

Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED OUTER CASEING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED OUTER CASEING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 42,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE BADLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE BADLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

BONNET CATCH FAULTY WONT CLOSE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED OUTER CASEING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED OUTER CASEING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 38,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all disc faces rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2019 34,044 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 34,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 26,651 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 19,697 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 19,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/zr19 91y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 12,161 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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C9 GEO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C9 GEO, 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 C9 GEO registered?

C9 GEO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is C9 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 GEO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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