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AU17 XSF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 XSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 98,006 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 98,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 95,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,396 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 83,006 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 74,703 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 62,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front suspension legs starting to leak

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 XSF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 999cc 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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

AU17 XSF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AU17 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 XSF 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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