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AK67 KSY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,694 mi
Last recorded31,694 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK67 KSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 31,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 31,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 31,473 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 31,473 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 26,193 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2023 26,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall mark with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on side wall mark with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking on outer side wall ,strong advice

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

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2022 24,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2021 21,195 miles

Coolant level low

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 19,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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AK67 KSY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK67 KSY, 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 AK67 KSY registered?

AK67 KSY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2017.

Is AK67 KSY safe to buy?

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