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EF66 ZVH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,806 mi
Last recorded109,806 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF66 ZVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 109,806 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 207,602 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 207,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 169,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 139,566 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,355 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cut approaching cords

Fail 16 Dec 2021 130,719 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,222 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,262 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread

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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EF66 ZVH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF66 ZVH, 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 EF66 ZVH?

You can check the full history of EF66 ZVH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF66 ZVH registered?

EF66 ZVH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2017.

Is EF66 ZVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF66 ZVH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF66 ZVH have outstanding finance?

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