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EK17 ZGT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 ZGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 43,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 38,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 32,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 26,814 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 17 Feb 2022 22,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 18,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 15,437 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 ZGT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

EK17 ZGT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is EK17 ZGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 ZGT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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