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AF17 HDA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,839 mi
Last recorded71,839 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 HDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 71,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 67,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,094 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 58,453 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

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 17 Feb 2022 45,888 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))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 35,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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AF17 HDA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 AF17 HDA, 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 AF17 HDA registered?

AF17 HDA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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