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AE17 ZDA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 ZDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 104,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

Fail 24 Apr 2024 104,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall has a deep cut revealing the ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall x3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,601 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,683 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 43,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 ZDA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

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

Is AE17 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 ZDA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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