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300 LGX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,362 mi
Last recorded76,362 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 LGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 76,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 57,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,673 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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300 LGX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 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 300 LGX, 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 9 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 300 LGX registered?

300 LGX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2017.

Is 300 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 300 LGX shows 6 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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