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AU67 XVY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,369 mi
Last recorded43,369 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU67 XVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 40,621 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 40,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall age to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre positions swapped around during repairs

Fail 22 Aug 2022 34,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tread badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,431 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,741 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

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 XVY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVY, 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 AU67 XVY?

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What year was AU67 XVY registered?

AU67 XVY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is AU67 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU67 XVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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