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AX66 NMA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,712 mi
Last recorded166,712 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 NMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 166,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 150,723 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 150,723 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 143,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 135,585 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 126,320 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 126,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 96,892 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 NMA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 AX66 NMA, 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 NMA?

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What year was AX66 NMA registered?

AX66 NMA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is AX66 NMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX66 NMA 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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