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AK66 YDH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,267 mi
Last recorded75,267 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 YDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,267 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 75,070 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect alloy (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 55,917 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,876 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,622 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,661 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 12,976 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 YDH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK66 YDH, 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 YDH registered?

AK66 YDH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2017.

Is AK66 YDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 YDH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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