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CU17 XRP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,688 mi
Last recorded71,688 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 XRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 57,281 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 57,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 45,258 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 34,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 28,063 miles

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

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 XRP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 CU17 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

CU17 XRP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is CU17 XRP safe to buy?

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