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A10 DAP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,783 mi
Last recorded84,783 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 84,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, suggest replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracked on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 76,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 65,927 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 58,404 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 58,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 50,138 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 50,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 41,691 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 34,616 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 27,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 23,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 19,042 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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A10 DAP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A10 DAP, 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 A10 DAP registered?

A10 DAP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is A10 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 DAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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