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AE17 YXM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,973 mi
Last recorded69,973 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 YXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 62,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 47,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,117 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,428 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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AE17 YXM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 YXM, 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 AE17 YXM registered?

AE17 YXM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AE17 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 YXM 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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