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AY67 WBM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,914 mi
Last recorded103,914 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY67 WBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR FAIL! 225/45/17/94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise for offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 69,042 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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise for offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,180 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,346 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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AY67 WBM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY67 WBM, 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 AY67 WBM registered?

AY67 WBM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2017.

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