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CF17 UHE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,910 mi
Last recorded84,910 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF17 UHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 84,910 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside/Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,207 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 72,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure - Also bald on edge and perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 59,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 39,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,367 miles
Pass 21 Jun 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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CF17 UHE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 CF17 UHE, 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 CF17 UHE registered?

CF17 UHE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is CF17 UHE safe to buy?

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