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ET17 XZO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,082 mi
Last recorded126,082 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 XZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 126,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2025 115,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,623 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 92,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,250 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 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 XZO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 XZO, 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.

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What year was ET17 XZO registered?

ET17 XZO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is ET17 XZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 XZO 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.

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