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AL15 YMS

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,580 mi
Last recorded47,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL15 YMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 47,580 miles

Central Rear seatbelt buckle fault

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

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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid near min level

full under body covers fitted

rear tyres worn edges /uneven wear

Pass 13 Jan 2025 42,483 miles

rear tyres worn edges

under body covers fitted

Central Rear seatbelt buckle stiff to operate

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 36,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 36,665 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Jammed with something (Sweet?) (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 32,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 26,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 21,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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AL15 YMS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AL15 YMS, 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 AL15 YMS registered?

AL15 YMS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is AL15 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL15 YMS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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