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EK17 YFH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,490 mi
Last recorded83,490 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 YFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 74,258 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ply being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,370 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 57,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 42,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,659 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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EK17 YFH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK17 YFH, 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 EK17 YFH registered?

EK17 YFH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is EK17 YFH safe to buy?

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