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DAM 19N

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,754 mi
Last recorded122,754 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAM 19N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 122,754 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 117,135 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,011 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 92,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 91,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,429 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 54,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 36,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DAM 19N is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DAM 19N, 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 DAM 19N registered?

DAM 19N is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is DAM 19N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAM 19N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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