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AM61 DEN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 DEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2026 116,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,350 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,096 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,701 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,657 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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AM61 DEN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM61 DEN, 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 AM61 DEN registered?

AM61 DEN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is AM61 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM61 DEN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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