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AV17 UWD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,367 mi
Last recorded82,367 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 UWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,367 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 82,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 73,096 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 63,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,411 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,760 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 33,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 28,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 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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AV17 UWD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV17 UWD, 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 AV17 UWD registered?

AV17 UWD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is AV17 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 UWD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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