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AU17 WXM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,891 mi
Last recorded96,891 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 WXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 96,891 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 96,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,245 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 85,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 62,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,772 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 33,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 WXM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 AU17 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

AU17 WXM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is AU17 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 WXM 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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