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ET17 GZM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,814 mi
Last recorded66,814 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 GZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 66,814 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 66,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 49,367 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 48,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 37,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 27,140 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,506 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 16 Jul 2020

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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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ET17 GZM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ET17 GZM, 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 ET17 GZM registered?

ET17 GZM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is ET17 GZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 GZM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET17 GZM have outstanding finance?

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