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CA13 SPO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,212 mi
Last recorded154,212 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA13 SPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 154,212 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 154,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 133,084 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 133,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 119,760 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 119,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 107,274 miles

Central Front front bumper damaged corners slightly lose

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened had an impact by lower arm ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear os of rear bumper damaged

pad warning lamp on

Fail 18 May 2023 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper retaining clip/spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central Front front bumper damaged corners slightly lose

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened had an impact by lower arm ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear os of rear bumper damaged

pad warning lamp on

Pass 10 May 2022 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

battery loose

Fail 7 May 2022 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

battery loose

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 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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CA13 SPO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CA13 SPO, 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 CA13 SPO registered?

CA13 SPO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2017.

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