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AX66 NEU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,218 mi
Last recorded65,218 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 NEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 65,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 59,002 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 53,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,841 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 44,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 36,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 29,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,958 miles

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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AX66 NEU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX66 NEU, 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

How do I check the history of AX66 NEU?

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What year was AX66 NEU registered?

AX66 NEU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2017.

Is AX66 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX66 NEU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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