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AE17 ZFV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,559 mi
Last recorded130,559 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 125,523 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 121,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake backplate partially insecure and rattling

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage to outer sidewall, not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake backplate partially insecure and rattling

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 86,063 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front and both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 50,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 ZFV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

AE17 ZFV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AE17 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 ZFV 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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