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EN66 VMC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,108 mi
Last recorded79,108 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN66 VMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 79,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 63,303 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 63,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/15 worn down to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 34,497 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 25,683 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 18,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 16,385 miles

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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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EN66 VMC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 EN66 VMC, 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 EN66 VMC registered?

EN66 VMC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2017.

Is EN66 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN66 VMC 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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