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C610 KEV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,851 mi
Last recorded121,851 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC610 KEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,851 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 126,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 109,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 97,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 80,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,430 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,968 miles

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

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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C610 KEV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 C610 KEV, 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 C610 KEV registered?

C610 KEV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is C610 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C610 KEV 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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