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ARM 71

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,744 mi
Last recorded25,744 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARM 71
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 25,744 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 23,631 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 20,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 17,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 15,106 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 12,313 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 10,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 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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ARM 71 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 ARM 71, 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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How do I check the history of ARM 71?

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What year was ARM 71 registered?

ARM 71 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is ARM 71 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARM 71 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 ARM 71 have outstanding finance?

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