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CE17 SYW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,466 mi
Last recorded71,466 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 SYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,466 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,408 miles

Offside Front Shock has slight leak

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service due light on dash

Fail 27 Mar 2024 50,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service due light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2023 42,847 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,315 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 25,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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CE17 SYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc 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 CE17 SYW, 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 CE17 SYW registered?

CE17 SYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is CE17 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE17 SYW 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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