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EO17 LPA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO17 LPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 97,996 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,483 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 89,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm, slightly perished and worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, slightly perished and worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,323 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts in tread but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts in tread but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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EO17 LPA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc 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 EO17 LPA, 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 EO17 LPA registered?

EO17 LPA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is EO17 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO17 LPA 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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