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AE09 DAD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,588 mi
Last recorded122,588 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 DAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 122,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 112,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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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AE09 DAD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AE09 DAD, 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 AE09 DAD registered?

AE09 DAD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is AE09 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 DAD 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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