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AP17 LFY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,402 mi
Last recorded74,402 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 LFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,402 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides slight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit 1.6mm and wearing next level of rubber on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 74,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both and near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides slight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit 1.6mm and wearing next level of rubber on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pads slight low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 52,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 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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AP17 LFY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP17 LFY, 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 AP17 LFY registered?

AP17 LFY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is AP17 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 LFY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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