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AK67 KYE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,260 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 104,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 95,767 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 95,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,144 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. fitted with a 195, drivers side 205 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to the cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 62,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 61,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,272 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,651 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 27,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 KYE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AK67 KYE, 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 AK67 KYE registered?

AK67 KYE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 2017.

Is AK67 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK67 KYE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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