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AD53 MAR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,704 mi
Last recorded110,704 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 110,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 99,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,024 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,237 miles

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

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,017 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 47,980 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view past defective wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020

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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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AD53 MAR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc 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 AD53 MAR, 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 AD53 MAR registered?

AD53 MAR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is AD53 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 MAR 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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