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C4 PBA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,691 mi
Last recorded50,691 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 50,691 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 31,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 30,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 26,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread depth+wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 23,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 19,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 16,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 13,960 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 13,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 PBA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 C4 PBA, 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 PBA registered?

C4 PBA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is C4 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 PBA 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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