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AU17 YFA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,706 mi
Last recorded41,706 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 YFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 41,706 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 37,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,278 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 28,012 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2022 20,489 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 14,509 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2020 11,818 miles

Front Wipers Blades Split, Still Clear Screen.

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Mar 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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AU17 YFA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 AU17 YFA, 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

How do I check the history of AU17 YFA?

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What year was AU17 YFA registered?

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

Is AU17 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 YFA 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.

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