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E11 CGM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

57,726 mi
Last recorded57,726 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 CGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 57,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 111,457 miles

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

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

corrosion to the underside in several areas

Fail 6 Oct 2025 111,457 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to the underside in several areas

Pass 30 May 2025 47,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 104,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &offside (5.2.3 (e))

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2024 37,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,112 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside body fully undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2023 28,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 28,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,895 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 24,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 80,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 21,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,952 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 66,551 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,088 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable casing broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,302 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

light to medium surface corrosion to under body and general components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,957 miles

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,897 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,915 miles

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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E11 CGM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E11 CGM, 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 E11 CGM registered?

E11 CGM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is E11 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 CGM shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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