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AP05 MER

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,945 mi
Last recorded91,945 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 91,945 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,621 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to split on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear -- Note.. Rear inner not visible due to calliper and backing plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Grinding during RBT

TPM on dash not indicating a fault

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (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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AP05 MER is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP05 MER, 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 AP05 MER registered?

AP05 MER is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2017.

Is AP05 MER safe to buy?

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