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E17 NGM

2018 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 NGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 71,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 98,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 140,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2025 65,423 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 96,455 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 96,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 60,018 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 127,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 54,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 54,675 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,993 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 117,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 80,535 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,382 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 96,996 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,907 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,075 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,684 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 56,802 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,004 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,067 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 27,957 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,035 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,939 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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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E17 NGM is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 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 E17 NGM, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E17 NGM registered?

E17 NGM is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is E17 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 NGM shows 33 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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