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CU17 TXA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,333 mi
Last recorded93,333 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 TXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 93,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check or view all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Fail 21 Jan 2026 93,331 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check or view all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Pass 8 Jan 2025 80,435 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 80,435 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 70,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 61,754 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 61,753 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 46,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 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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CU17 TXA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

CU17 TXA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is CU17 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU17 TXA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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