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AK11 ARE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,692 mi
Last recorded55,692 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ARE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,692 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 49,142 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 42,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 34,673 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,070 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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AK11 ARE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK11 ARE, 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

How do I check the history of AK11 ARE?

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What year was AK11 ARE registered?

AK11 ARE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2017.

Is AK11 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 ARE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK11 ARE have outstanding finance?

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