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CA66 WNT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,919 mi
Last recorded76,919 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 WNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 69,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,775 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,589 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jan 2023 53,589 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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 45,118 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and the edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jan 2022 45,118 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and the edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,161 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 27,466 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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CA66 WNT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA66 WNT, 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 CA66 WNT registered?

CA66 WNT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 2017.

Is CA66 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA66 WNT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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