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AO17 GCX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 GCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 95,184 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 72,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 57,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,667 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,858 miles

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

Offside 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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AO17 GCX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 AO17 GCX, 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 AO17 GCX registered?

AO17 GCX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is AO17 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 GCX 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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