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EM04 WEL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,012 mi
Last recorded106,012 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 WEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 106,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,821 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 73,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,029 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight rust lips on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2022 63,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight rust lips on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,582 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,266 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 35,265 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 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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EM04 WEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EM04 WEL, 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 EM04 WEL registered?

EM04 WEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is EM04 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM04 WEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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