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B26 HAT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 HAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 74,651 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,104 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 59,789 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 50,018 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 38,823 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 X REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 28,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 22,266 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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B26 HAT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 B26 HAT, 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 B26 HAT?

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What year was B26 HAT registered?

B26 HAT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 2017.

Is B26 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 HAT 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.

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