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AE17 ZBT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,173 mi
Last recorded102,173 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 ZBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight vibration on rotation but not excessive (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,203 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 80,642 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,489 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 75,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 ZBT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZBT, 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 AE17 ZBT registered?

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

Is AE17 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 ZBT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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