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CY17 HMA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,291 mi
Last recorded66,291 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY17 HMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 66,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 64,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 59,372 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,385 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 49,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 40,722 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 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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CY17 HMA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 CY17 HMA, 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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How do I check the history of CY17 HMA?

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What year was CY17 HMA registered?

CY17 HMA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2017.

Is CY17 HMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY17 HMA 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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