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AU17 HYV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,960 mi
Last recorded71,960 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 HYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 71,960 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 May 2026 71,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 65,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 55,301 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2023 45,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,756 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 31,562 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 18,658 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 17,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged

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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AU17 HYV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU17 HYV, 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 AU17 HYV registered?

AU17 HYV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is AU17 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 HYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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