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CU17 RVR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,960 mi
Last recorded50,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 RVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 50,960 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 45,476 miles

slight damage to all 4 tyres outer sidewalls ,

Pass 3 May 2024 39,147 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2023 32,463 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 4 Apr 2022 28,959 miles

FROTN BRAKES WORN

Fail 4 Apr 2022 28,959 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FROTN BRAKES WORN

O/S/F FOG INOP

Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,790 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 11 Mar 2021 25,788 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,505 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

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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CU17 RVR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU17 RVR, 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 CU17 RVR registered?

CU17 RVR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is CU17 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU17 RVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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