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C17 LRN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,687 mi
Last recorded42,687 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 LRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 42,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 39,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn smooth on edges (2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 11 Aug 2025 39,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn smooth on edges (2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,503 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 25,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,872 miles

advise nearside front tyre cut on tread close to cord

advise offside and nearside rear tyres cracked on tread close to cord

Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,953 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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C17 LRN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C17 LRN, 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 C17 LRN registered?

C17 LRN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is C17 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 LRN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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