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CM51 CHR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM51 CHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 60,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 46,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,203 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 34,833 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 38,525 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,579 miles

Chip in Windscreen Lower Centre

Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 16,328 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 15,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,484 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 14,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 12,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and air freshener

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

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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CM51 CHR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CM51 CHR, 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 CM51 CHR registered?

CM51 CHR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is CM51 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM51 CHR shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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