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71 TMP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,267 mi
Last recorded76,267 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 TMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,267 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,822 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 21,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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71 TMP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 71 TMP, 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.

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What year was 71 TMP registered?

71 TMP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is 71 TMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 TMP shows 7 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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