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AD17 CWZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,014 mi
Last recorded118,014 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 CWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,014 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 110,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 94,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,623 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,157 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 49,157 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 35,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AD17 CWZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AD17 CWZ, 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 AD17 CWZ registered?

AD17 CWZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 2017.

Is AD17 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 CWZ 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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