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AE17 ZHF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,131 mi
Last recorded109,131 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 109,131 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 101,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 94,322 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 66,293 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Background non-reflective due to dirt covering full face (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Thick dirt covering full face making plate non-reflective (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Thick dirt covering full face making plate illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,154 miles

Front anti collision sensor fault front bumper damaged

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

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 ZHF 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 85.7%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

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

Is AE17 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 ZHF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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