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APE 8

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,120 mi
Last recorded167,120 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPE 8
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 167,120 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 166,958 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 144,929 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 144,929 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2024 118,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 92,469 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 63,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 41,152 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 40,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,477 miles

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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APE 8 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 APE 8, 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 APE 8?

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What year was APE 8 registered?

APE 8 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is APE 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for APE 8 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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