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AV17 WNG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,304 mi
Last recorded54,304 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 WNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and cracking too (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,311 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 41,182 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 41,181 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,334 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 20,095 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 18,087 miles
Pass 4 May 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 WNG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

AV17 WNG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is AV17 WNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 WNG 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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