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AU67 WCL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,154 mi
Last recorded61,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU67 WCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad wear wire broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Fail 24 Jul 2026 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad wear wire broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,641 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad wear wire broken and hanging down

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2023 27,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 14,633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 14,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 6,998 miles

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 WCL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WCL, 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 AU67 WCL registered?

AU67 WCL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2017.

Is AU67 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU67 WCL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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