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AK67 XSY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,442 mi
Last recorded69,442 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK67 XSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,442 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing uneven flat spots

Fail 15 May 2026 68,440 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing uneven flat spots

Pass 1 Sep 2025 61,131 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,325 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe leaking around manifold-advise repair! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2023 44,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2022 30,411 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 30,400 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 21,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 9,262 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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AK67 XSY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

AK67 XSY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2017.

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