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AX66 NFL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,139 mi
Last recorded73,139 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 NFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,139 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 63,805 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from centre mirror ()

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from screen ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,727 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 4 Dec 2023 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Dec 2022 46,031 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 45,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 37,364 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 30,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 22,994 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 NFL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFL, 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 AX66 NFL registered?

AX66 NFL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is AX66 NFL safe to buy?

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