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AE17 ZFB

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,393 mi
Last recorded66,393 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 ZFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 66,393 miles

Coolant on minimum mark

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

No emissions detected

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

Oil level on minimum mark on dipstick

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Undertray

Pass 14 Mar 2025 60,749 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 53,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 53,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,614 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Manufacturer undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,678 miles

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

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,264 miles

engine x under covers fitted / emissions to low to read

Pass 3 Mar 2020 29,789 miles

engine x under covers fitted

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Fail 29 Feb 2020 29,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine x under covers fitted

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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 ZFB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

AE17 ZFB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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