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EJ17 OYL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,355 mi
Last recorded68,355 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 OYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 68,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,042 miles

full under body shields fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 60,042 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

full under body shields fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 50,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 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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EJ17 OYL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ17 OYL, 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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How do I check the history of EJ17 OYL?

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What year was EJ17 OYL registered?

EJ17 OYL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2017.

Is EJ17 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 OYL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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