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2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

40,106 mi
Last recorded40,106 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration833 VME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 40,106 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 40,106 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 16,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 37,062 miles

Central Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 14,913 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 14,813 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 12,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 33,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 8,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 29,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 26,371 miles

Nearside Front and N/s/r tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 5,534 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 4,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 4,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 4,562 miles

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 4,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 4,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 3,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 3,665 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 3,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 3,483 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 3,474 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak on gear box.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 3,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 3,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 2,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 2,551 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 2,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil on o/s/r drum

Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,520 miles

oil on o/s/r drum

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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833 VME is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 833 VME, 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 833 VME registered?

833 VME is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2017.

Is 833 VME safe to buy?

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