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EM11 WRD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,257 mi
Last recorded51,257 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM11 WRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 51,257 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2025 50,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 72,049 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 43,829 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 55,184 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 36,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 30,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 30,691 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 17,132 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 25,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 16,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 19,030 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 14,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 13,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 12,623 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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EM11 WRD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EM11 WRD, 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 EM11 WRD registered?

EM11 WRD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2017.

Is EM11 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM11 WRD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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