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C4 HNM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,193 mi
Last recorded81,193 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 HNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,330 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,963 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad on approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 42,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,138 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 26,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 23,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 23,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020

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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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C4 HNM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C4 HNM, 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 C4 HNM registered?

C4 HNM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is C4 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 HNM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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