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EO67 YBG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,612 mi
Last recorded117,612 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO67 YBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 117,612 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 117,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Warped/Fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Warped/Fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,206 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2024 93,619 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,377 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,374 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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EO67 YBG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO67 YBG, 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 EO67 YBG registered?

EO67 YBG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2017.

Is EO67 YBG safe to buy?

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