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AV17 WMY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,555 mi
Last recorded37,555 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 WMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 37,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 19,234 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in at angle

Pass 1 Aug 2024 12,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks all around tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 11,557 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2022 11,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread all over (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 cracking on tread all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 9,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 8,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 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 WMY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,395cc 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 AV17 WMY, 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 AV17 WMY registered?

AV17 WMY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is AV17 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 WMY 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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