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E7 SRE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,859 mi
Last recorded87,859 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 SRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 87,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,482 miles

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,991 miles

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 225.35.R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Worn down (Close to brake pads sensor)) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,468 miles

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 225.35.R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Worn down (Close to brake pads sensor)) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,371 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Engine oil level low

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down (Close to brake pads sensor) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment recommended

Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,833 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inside 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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E7 SRE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E7 SRE, 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 E7 SRE registered?

E7 SRE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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