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AL03 MAR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,088 mi
Last recorded48,088 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 MAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 48,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,952 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 38,948 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 26,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 22,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,244 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 18,237 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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AL03 MAR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AL03 MAR, 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 AL03 MAR registered?

AL03 MAR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AL03 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL03 MAR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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