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AK17 NLF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,580 mi
Last recorded66,580 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 NLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 66,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 54,661 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 54,656 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 46,127 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 39,561 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 39,559 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2021 31,147 miles

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

standard undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 24,514 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread has slight perish cracks appearing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020

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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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AK17 NLF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK17 NLF, 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 AK17 NLF registered?

AK17 NLF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is AK17 NLF safe to buy?

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