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2017 Volkswagen Golf R

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,406 mi
Last recorded39,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration8 LES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 39,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 36,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 31,987 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT'S ARE DOWN TO THE CASING RUBBER ON THE INNER SHOULDERS - 235/35R19 CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 5P (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 29,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 25,891 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 22,198 miles

undertrays fitted,some areas not visible

Fail 30 Jun 2021 22,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted,some areas not visible

Fail 25 Jun 2021 22,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 17,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
6,210
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads
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8 LES is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The Volkswagen Golf R typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8 LES registered?

8 LES is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is 8 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 LES shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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