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AD17 EKA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,279 mi
Last recorded37,279 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 EKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 37,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer shoulder and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer shoulder and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,597 miles

BOTH front tyres perishing & cracking at outer edges

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2024 32,116 miles

BOTH front tyres perishing

rear brake pads wearing low

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 27,557 miles

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,038 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))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,523 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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AD17 EKA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AD17 EKA, 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 AD17 EKA registered?

AD17 EKA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is AD17 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 EKA shows 7 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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