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AU67 VPM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU67 VPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 82,976 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 64,268 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 44,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre starting to step on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 38,720 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 38,720 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front has no visible tread on inner edge and cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,303 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,851 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 20,080 miles

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))

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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AU67 VPM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 AU67 VPM, 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.

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What year was AU67 VPM registered?

AU67 VPM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2017.

Is AU67 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU67 VPM 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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