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AW57 ASH

2021 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,872 mi
Last recorded63,872 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW57 ASH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 63,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 59,524 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 44,551 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 54,254 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,419 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,260 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 38,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,673 miles

Both rear Tyres heavily stepped inner edges x2

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 25,673 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear Tyres heavily stepped inner edges x2

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 12,739 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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AW57 ASH is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 30,557 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 AW57 ASH, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AW57 ASH registered?

AW57 ASH is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2021.

Is AW57 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW57 ASH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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