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CO51 RYO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,404 mi
Last recorded109,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO51 RYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 109,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 103,300 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 97,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,401 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,404 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2020 78,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 73,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,158 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

nsf/osr tyres have nails in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,091 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 40,418 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 40,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CO51 RYO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CO51 RYO, 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 CO51 RYO registered?

CO51 RYO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 2013.

Is CO51 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO51 RYO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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