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A2 DAM

2019 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,395 mi
Last recorded48,395 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Golf35,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 48,395 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 88,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2025 41,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 86,007 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 86,007 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 33,693 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 25,988 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 25,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,778 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 19,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 19,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 18,316 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 64,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,356 miles

Full floor pan under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,907 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 43,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,789 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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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A2 DAM is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 35,288 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 A2 DAM, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A2 DAM registered?

A2 DAM is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2019.

Is A2 DAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 DAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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