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A17 VWR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,806 mi
Last recorded36,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 36,806 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 33,985 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 30,002 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

exhaust has minor leak at clamp

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2023 26,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 24,531 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 22,370 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 20,443 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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A17 VWR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 A17 VWR, 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 A17 VWR registered?

A17 VWR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is A17 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 VWR 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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