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B18 ADY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,993 mi
Last recorded82,993 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ADY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 82,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,249 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 68,249 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 56,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,298 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 47,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

no emissions test on electric power

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,072 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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B18 ADY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 B18 ADY, 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 B18 ADY registered?

B18 ADY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 2017.

Is B18 ADY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 ADY 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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