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AK66 YDV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,639 mi
Last recorded101,639 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 YDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 101,639 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 81,131 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are to clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,174 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are to clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are more than half worn

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,151 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are to clean to get a reading

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,289 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 YDV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YDV, 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

How do I check the history of AK66 YDV?

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What year was AK66 YDV registered?

AK66 YDV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2017.

Is AK66 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 YDV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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