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AX17 ERY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,027 mi
Last recorded56,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 ERY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 56,027 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 42,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 33,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing un-evenly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing un-evenly on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2021 19,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 19,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 16,593 miles
Pass 18 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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AX17 ERY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AX17 ERY, 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 AX17 ERY registered?

AX17 ERY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is AX17 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 ERY 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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