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B34 UMC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,123 mi
Last recorded88,123 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 UMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 88,123 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 75,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 61,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 48,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (inner worst) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,217 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 31,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 25,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 14,327 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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B34 UMC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B34 UMC, 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 B34 UMC registered?

B34 UMC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is B34 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B34 UMC shows 8 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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