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AF17 YTZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,186 mi
Last recorded75,186 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 YTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 32,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 17,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 16,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 13,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 13,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, also lifting of the tread rubber so the cords are exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, also lifting of the tread rubber so the cords are exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, also lifting of the tread rubber so the cords are exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, also lifting of the tread rubber so the cords are exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,048 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 YTZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

AF17 YTZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 YTZ 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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