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CP17 ZKS

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,863 mi
Last recorded31,863 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP17 ZKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 31,863 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 29,075 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 29,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,104 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 24,334 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 21,817 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 21,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 18,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 14,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 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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CP17 ZKS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP17 ZKS, 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 CP17 ZKS registered?

CP17 ZKS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is CP17 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP17 ZKS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP17 ZKS have outstanding finance?

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