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EM02 OWN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,124 mi
Last recorded56,124 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM02 OWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,124 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 52,528 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 48,729 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

warning on dash for cornering lights

Fail 13 Apr 2022 46,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

warning on dash for cornering lights

Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tire wearing very close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2021 35,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 28,150 miles

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

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

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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EM02 OWN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EM02 OWN, 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 EM02 OWN registered?

EM02 OWN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is EM02 OWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM02 OWN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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