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AF17 VST

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,629 mi
Last recorded56,629 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 56,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits between inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,547 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 32,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks to osr tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 25,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks to osr tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 17,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 11,275 miles

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 VST is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

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

Is AF17 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 VST shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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