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AE17 UZW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,896 mi
Last recorded31,896 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 UZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 31,896 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 29,486 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 26,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 22,876 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 1 Mar 2022 19,438 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 15,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,471 miles

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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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AE17 UZW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc 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 AE17 UZW, 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 AE17 UZW?

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What year was AE17 UZW registered?

AE17 UZW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AE17 UZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 UZW 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.

Does AE17 UZW have outstanding finance?

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