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EC53 MOR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,857 mi
Last recorded76,857 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC53 MOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,857 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,407 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,844 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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EC53 MOR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EC53 MOR, 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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How do I check the history of EC53 MOR?

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What year was EC53 MOR registered?

EC53 MOR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is EC53 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC53 MOR 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.

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