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AE66 HCD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 HCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 74,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 67,041 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 61,977 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2020 61,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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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AE66 HCD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE66 HCD, 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 AE66 HCD?

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What year was AE66 HCD registered?

AE66 HCD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is AE66 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 HCD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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