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AK66 TGN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,485 mi
Last recorded45,485 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 TGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 45,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside badly perished and cracked in tread areas and sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 31,477 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside badly perished and cracked in sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 31,419 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall of tyre badly perished and cracked so cords visible 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside badly perished and cracked in sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 24,705 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly perished and cracked in sidewalls and tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 24,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly perished and cracked in sidewalls and tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 19,072 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly perished and cracking in outer sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 16,367 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked in sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 14,540 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 10,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 9,697 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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AK66 TGN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 AK66 TGN, 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 AK66 TGN registered?

AK66 TGN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 2017.

Is AK66 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 TGN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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