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A6 XHE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,317 mi
Last recorded65,317 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 65,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 62,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 58,966 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 53,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 53,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 30,249 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,018 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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A6 XHE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A6 XHE, 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 A6 XHE registered?

A6 XHE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is A6 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 XHE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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