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AC59 SAM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,242 mi
Last recorded63,242 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC59 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 63,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,001 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 48,510 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 39,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 32,596 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 32,596 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 23,438 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 23,397 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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 31 Jan 2020 15,169 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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AC59 SAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC59 SAM, 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

How do I check the history of AC59 SAM?

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What year was AC59 SAM registered?

AC59 SAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AC59 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC59 SAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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