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E8 TUN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,591 mi
Last recorded42,591 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 TUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 42,591 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 38,518 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear spring arms corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 31,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 27,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 22,674 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 18,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 15,170 miles

covers prevent full inspection of some components

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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E8 TUN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 E8 TUN, 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 E8 TUN registered?

E8 TUN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 2017.

Is E8 TUN safe to buy?

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