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CN17 PZW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,353 mi
Last recorded71,353 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN17 PZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 71,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 66,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 61,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 53,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 48,859 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 40,232 miles

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

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 10 Feb 2020 34,566 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 34,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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CN17 PZW 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 CN17 PZW, 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 CN17 PZW registered?

CN17 PZW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is CN17 PZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN17 PZW 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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