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D508 PAM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,828 mi
Last recorded25,828 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD508 PAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 25,828 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 24,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 23,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 22,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,804 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 21,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 20,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 18,865 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 15,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disk corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2017 13,498 miles

Rear Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,342 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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D508 PAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D508 PAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D508 PAM registered?

D508 PAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is D508 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D508 PAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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