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EF17 WMV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,303 mi
Last recorded41,303 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 WMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 41,303 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 41,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 39,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 35,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 30,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 23,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 19,547 miles
Pass 22 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 WMV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WMV, 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 WMV?

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What year was EF17 WMV registered?

EF17 WMV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is EF17 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 WMV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF17 WMV have outstanding finance?

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