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C6 APC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,414 mi
Last recorded52,414 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 APC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 52,414 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2025 45,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 37,112 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 37,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 31,596 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 31,595 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 26,382 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 26,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 20,653 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 20,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,251 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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C6 APC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C6 APC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C6 APC registered?

C6 APC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is C6 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 APC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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