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AF67 SWU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,342 mi
Last recorded111,342 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF67 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 111,342 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 111,342 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 73,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,561 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 53,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 40,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,596 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 30,596 miles

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

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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AF67 SWU 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 66.7%.

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 AF67 SWU, 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 AF67 SWU registered?

AF67 SWU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2017.

Is AF67 SWU safe to buy?

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