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AB55 ROL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,759 mi
Last recorded83,759 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 ROL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 83,759 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,359 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 70,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 67,608 miles

add blue light on

Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,537 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 32,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,374 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 28,409 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 28,116 miles

Offside front flexi brake hose slightly chafed

Pass 23 Dec 2020 43,766 miles

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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AB55 ROL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AB55 ROL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB55 ROL registered?

AB55 ROL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AB55 ROL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 ROL shows 15 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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