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R29 CRC

2013 Volkswagen Golf R

Black Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,666 mi
Last recorded72,666 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 CRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,666 miles

engine oil level low, near minimum

Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit inner area heavy wear - 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides shocker shrouds dropped bushes broken apart

coolant bottle level low

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,774 miles

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

Rear Upper high level stop lamp bulb X1 not working

Fail 19 Jun 2024 62,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure backrest insecure on inner pivot (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 56,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe small split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 50,205 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe small split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 42,921 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,970 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 37,969 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 29,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 17,865 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
6,210
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads
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R29 CRC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf R in Black with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The Volkswagen Golf R typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R29 CRC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf R, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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