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AY17 YVH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,387 mi
Last recorded58,387 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 YVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 58,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 52,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 45,853 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 41,263 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,816 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,609 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,998 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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AY17 YVH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH?

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What year was AY17 YVH registered?

AY17 YVH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is AY17 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 YVH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY17 YVH have outstanding finance?

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