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AX17 MGV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,478 mi
Last recorded74,478 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 MGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 74,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2025 73,237 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,874 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,469 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 39,388 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 38,909 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting in tread area

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 MGV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc 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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

AX17 MGV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is AX17 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 MGV 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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