CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP17 WFW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,377 mi
Last recorded58,377 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 58,377 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 54,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracking between treads

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 May 2024 51,585 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 47,439 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 42,133 miles

near side rear and off side rear suspension lite mist of oil

Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,586 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP17 WFW 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 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 AP17 WFW, 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

How do I check the history of AP17 WFW?

You can check the full history of AP17 WFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP17 WFW registered?

AP17 WFW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AP17 WFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 WFW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP17 WFW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP17 WFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.