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CE17 UBM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 UBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,001 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 94,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and very badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread depth low 2.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and very badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 17,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (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 UBM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

CE17 UBM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is CE17 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE17 UBM 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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