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EA67 AYB

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,067 mi
Last recorded70,067 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA67 AYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,067 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 64,101 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest point measured at 2.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 46,458 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2023 46,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,223 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 27,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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EA67 AYB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA67 AYB, 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 EA67 AYB registered?

EA67 AYB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is EA67 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA67 AYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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