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FA57 HEW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,367 mi
Last recorded121,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 HEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 121,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2065/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 115,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated but still reflective (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 115,550 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated but still reflective (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 94,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,818 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front under wheel arch trim loose

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 10,369 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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FA57 HEW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FA57 HEW, 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 FA57 HEW registered?

FA57 HEW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2013.

Is FA57 HEW safe to buy?

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