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CY67 GYW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,978 mi
Last recorded74,978 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY67 GYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 74,978 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 66,256 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 55,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 46,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,343 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 39,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 29,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior mirror ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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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CY67 GYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY67 GYW, 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

How do I check the history of CY67 GYW?

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What year was CY67 GYW registered?

CY67 GYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2017.

Is CY67 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY67 GYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CY67 GYW have outstanding finance?

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