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EG17 OPO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,740 mi
Last recorded68,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG17 OPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 68,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,435 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 61,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 3 Jun 2024 51,380 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 51,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,750 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 38,801 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,467 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 21,223 miles

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 OPO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 EG17 OPO, 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 EG17 OPO registered?

EG17 OPO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is EG17 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG17 OPO 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 EG17 OPO have outstanding finance?

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