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EA05 SBY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,220 mi
Last recorded56,220 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 SBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 56,220 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 49,290 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,205 miles

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Pass 28 Nov 2022 35,228 miles

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

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Pass 10 Dec 2021 27,678 miles

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Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,722 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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EA05 SBY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EA05 SBY, 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 EA05 SBY?

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What year was EA05 SBY registered?

EA05 SBY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 2017.

Is EA05 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 SBY shows 6 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 EA05 SBY have outstanding finance?

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