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EA17 KZY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 KZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 97,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 97,305 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,038 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2025 86,038 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,150 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,834 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,303 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,538 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 49,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,324 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 39,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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EA17 KZY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EA17 KZY, 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 EA17 KZY registered?

EA17 KZY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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