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EF17 EYU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 EYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 93,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 84,069 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,958 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020

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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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EF17 EYU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EF17 EYU, 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 EF17 EYU?

You can check the full history of EF17 EYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF17 EYU registered?

EF17 EYU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is EF17 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 EYU shows 7 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 EF17 EYU have outstanding finance?

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