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ET17 XYG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,277 mi
Last recorded57,277 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 XYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 57,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s , n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 55,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,514 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 53,231 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 51,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped/Slight corrosion on contact surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked/damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped/Slight corrosion on contact surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked/damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 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 XYG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

ET17 XYG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is ET17 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 XYG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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