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AU17 RWE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,282 mi
Last recorded64,282 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 RWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,803 miles

3 x front undertray bolts missing

coolant slightly low

Pass 22 Feb 2024 50,734 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 40,957 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 24,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,570 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 21,561 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant low

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 RWE 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 87.5%.

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 AU17 RWE, 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 RWE registered?

AU17 RWE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AU17 RWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 RWE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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