CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE17 ZMU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,668 mi
Last recorded74,668 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 ZMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 74,668 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,855 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 39,978 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 25,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus , cut to outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2020 20,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE17 ZMU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZMU, 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

How do I check the history of AE17 ZMU?

You can check the full history of AE17 ZMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE17 ZMU registered?

AE17 ZMU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AE17 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 ZMU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE17 ZMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE17 ZMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.