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AF17 VSP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,979 mi
Last recorded57,979 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 57,979 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 57,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,258 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 52,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,648 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 27,239 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,552 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 22,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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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AF17 VSP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSP, 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 AF17 VSP registered?

AF17 VSP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is AF17 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 VSP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF17 VSP have outstanding finance?

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