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CF66 CHG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,508 mi
Last recorded119,508 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF66 CHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 119,508 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 119,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor operation of front windscreen washer jets (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,284 miles

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

Offside Front tyre fitted inside out

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,711 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 81,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 69,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,664 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 43,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear no plate damaged

both front tyres slight wear inner and outer edges

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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CF66 CHG 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 CF66 CHG, 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 CF66 CHG registered?

CF66 CHG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is CF66 CHG safe to buy?

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