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AK17 SYH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,328 mi
Last recorded91,328 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 SYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 91,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,514 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 87,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,383 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,087 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

wiper marks to windscreen not adversely affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Dec 2021 64,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wiper marks to windscreen not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,942 miles

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

Pass 2 May 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 SYH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYH, 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 AK17 SYH registered?

AK17 SYH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is AK17 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 SYH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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