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E9 GVG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 GVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 81,460 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 65,056 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 49,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 19,809 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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E9 GVG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E9 GVG, 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

How do I check the history of E9 GVG?

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What year was E9 GVG registered?

E9 GVG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is E9 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 GVG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E9 GVG have outstanding finance?

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