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G8 RPL

2013 Volkswagen Golf R-line Etsi S-a

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests41 (35 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.4%

Mileage

12,825 mi
Last recorded12,825 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 RPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R-line Etsi S-a
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

35 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 12,825 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2026 117,462 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 117,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2026 41,398 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2026 34,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 107,911 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 107,897 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 12,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 39,094 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 28,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 12,268 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 37,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 35,296 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2023 11,832 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 11,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 11,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 33,390 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 10,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,824 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 10,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,873 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2019 67,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 8,997 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch lining trim insecure but not likely to fall off or foul a part of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,497 miles

engine covers and under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 7,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,160 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,949 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 6,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,141 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 54,482 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 5,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 14,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 3,985 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R-line Etsi S-a?

Based on 13,241 MOT tests across 6,233 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
7,370
Miles/Year
6,233
On UK Roads
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G8 RPL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf R-line Etsi S-a in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.4%.

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G8 RPL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf R-line Etsi S-a, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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