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AK17 VLB

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,976 mi
Last recorded69,976 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 VLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 69,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 69,975 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , wearing edges and sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 4mm and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,088 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 48,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , rest of tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat stored away. Unable to test seatbelt and it also means N/S/R seatbelt is unable to be tested due to buckle being covered.

Pass 26 Apr 2021 31,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 27,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 VLB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 AK17 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

AK17 VLB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is AK17 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 VLB 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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