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EGZ 9797

2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI

White Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,835 mi
Last recorded29,835 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI43,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 9797
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 29,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 26,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 23,106 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 19,577 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 15,406 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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EGZ 9797 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI in White with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 43,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGZ 9797, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EGZ 9797?

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What year was EGZ 9797 registered?

EGZ 9797 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 14 February 2017.

Is EGZ 9797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGZ 9797 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGZ 9797 have outstanding finance?

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