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EG17 LKV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,875 mi
Last recorded61,875 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG17 LKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND INCORRECTLY FITTED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND INCORRECTLY FITTED, 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 54,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE SLIGHTLY WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE SLIGHTLY WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 54,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE SLIGHTLY WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE SLIGHTLY WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 44,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 35,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 30,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 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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EG17 LKV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EG17 LKV, 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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What year was EG17 LKV registered?

EG17 LKV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is EG17 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG17 LKV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG17 LKV have outstanding finance?

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