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C8 VMR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,082 mi
Last recorded76,082 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 VMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 76,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 62,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 51,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 48,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 16,245 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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C8 VMR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C8 VMR, 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 C8 VMR registered?

C8 VMR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2017.

Is C8 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 VMR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C8 VMR have outstanding finance?

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