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AR06 BUD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,750 mi
Last recorded69,750 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR06 BUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 69,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,958 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 61,808 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 41,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 22,446 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 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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AR06 BUD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AR06 BUD, 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 AR06 BUD registered?

AR06 BUD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is AR06 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR06 BUD 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 AR06 BUD have outstanding finance?

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