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E24 YSH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

188,310 mi
Last recorded188,310 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 YSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 188,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 183,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Nov 2024 184,689 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 184,686 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 143,578 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 172,561 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 172,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 101,817 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 101,817 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 162,109 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 162,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,030 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 60,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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 20 Nov 2021 149,318 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 149,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 38,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,595 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 136,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 23,653 miles
Pass 28 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 18 May 2019 116,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 102,674 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 87,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 26 May 2015 60,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,462 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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E24 YSH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E24 YSH, 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 E24 YSH registered?

E24 YSH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 2017.

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