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A26 HKN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 HKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 92,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 87,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 79,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 68,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 48,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,846 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 22,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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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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A26 HKN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A26 HKN, 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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How do I check the history of A26 HKN?

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What year was A26 HKN registered?

A26 HKN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is A26 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 HKN shows 8 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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