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AP67 AMY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,436 mi
Last recorded100,436 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP67 AMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 100,436 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,265 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rubber bushes are lifting from their housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock is leaking oil but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))

original test by I.H. Buckland 18.10.2023

Fail 18 Oct 2023 78,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock also has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rubber bushes are lifting from their housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock is leaking oil but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,142 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread edges cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edges cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 23,983 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 23,986 miles

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

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

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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AP67 AMY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP67 AMY, 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 AP67 AMY registered?

AP67 AMY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is AP67 AMY safe to buy?

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