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EB51 TAY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,958 mi
Last recorded65,958 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB51 TAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 65,958 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 59,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 53,766 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 40,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 21,557 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 12,998 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 12,994 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

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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EB51 TAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EB51 TAY, 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 EB51 TAY?

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What year was EB51 TAY registered?

EB51 TAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2017.

Is EB51 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB51 TAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EB51 TAY have outstanding finance?

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