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CH14 PYH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,110 mi
Last recorded89,110 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH14 PYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant or oil leaking onto undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 89,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn unevenly and below 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn unevenly and below 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant or oil leaking onto undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 63,411 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 63,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 49,428 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 41,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 21,051 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 21,051 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 20,990 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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CH14 PYH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CH14 PYH, 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 CH14 PYH registered?

CH14 PYH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is CH14 PYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH14 PYH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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