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E20 MBR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,337 mi
Last recorded57,337 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 MBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 57,337 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 43,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 46,638 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 30,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,913 miles

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 Mar 2024 33,222 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 32,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 24,336 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 21,673 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,490 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 17,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 13,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 11,762 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 11,197 miles
Pass 31 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 16 Mar 2020 8,895 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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E20 MBR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E20 MBR, 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

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What year was E20 MBR registered?

E20 MBR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2017.

Is E20 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 MBR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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