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AY17 YMK

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,284 mi
Last recorded94,284 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 YMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 94,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 86,299 miles

o/s/r ear tyre wearing low tread

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,201 miles

Offside front head lamp condensation and weak beam pattern

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 51,401 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,834 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 23,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AY17 YMK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AY17 YMK, 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 AY17 YMK?

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What year was AY17 YMK registered?

AY17 YMK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AY17 YMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 YMK 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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