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EO17 ZGM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,773 mi
Last recorded41,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO17 ZGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,773 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 37,292 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 32,585 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 30,604 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 26,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 25,549 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 25,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 ZGM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 ZGM, 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

How do I check the history of EO17 ZGM?

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What year was EO17 ZGM registered?

EO17 ZGM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is EO17 ZGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO17 ZGM 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.

Does EO17 ZGM have outstanding finance?

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