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87 MNA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,995 mi
Last recorded190,995 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 MNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 190,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 188,340 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 188,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 180,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 173,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 173,074 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 173,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 152,438 miles

Nearside Front Cut to sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,151 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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87 MNA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 87 MNA, 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

How do I check the history of 87 MNA?

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What year was 87 MNA registered?

87 MNA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2017.

Is 87 MNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 MNA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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