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EK67 SLV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK67 SLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 98,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 91,175 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 91,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AND CORDS SHOWING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,640 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,791 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 64,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 54,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,232 miles

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

tpms light on

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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EK67 SLV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK67 SLV, 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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What year was EK67 SLV registered?

EK67 SLV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 2017.

Is EK67 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK67 SLV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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