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AO17 PWV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,630 mi
Last recorded93,630 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 PWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 93,630 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 93,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 76,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,483 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 62,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 41,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 32,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 32,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,346 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread depth just over 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 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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AO17 PWV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO17 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

AO17 PWV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AO17 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 PWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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