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EF17 OVM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,869 mi
Last recorded55,869 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2024 55,869 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 41,674 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 25,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 14,534 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 14,534 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 May 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 OVM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF17 OVM, 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

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What year was EF17 OVM registered?

EF17 OVM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2017.

Is EF17 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 OVM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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