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A24 PBD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,285 mi
Last recorded88,285 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 PBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 88,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 74,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 52,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

full underbody covers/shields fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 41,452 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,979 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 32,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A24 PBD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A24 PBD, 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 A24 PBD registered?

A24 PBD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 2017.

Is A24 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 PBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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