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AX17 GHF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,899 mi
Last recorded135,899 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 GHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 135,899 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 122,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge,nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 105,412 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks stepped on inside edge

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

o/s/f brake heat shield loose

Fail 22 Dec 2023 105,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks stepped on inside edge

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

o/s/f brake heat shield loose

Pass 27 Dec 2022 87,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks stepped

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

t.p.m.s lamp on indicating tyre pressures

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Dec 2021 72,687 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 72,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 59,044 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 20 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 GHF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX17 GHF, 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 GHF registered?

AX17 GHF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AX17 GHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 GHF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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