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ET66 EUU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,509 mi
Last recorded66,509 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 EUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 66,509 miles

front lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 9 Jan 2026 66,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured crack (has previously been welded) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

front lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 10 Jan 2025 56,952 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and signs of cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and signs of cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 41,627 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

o/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 31,909 miles

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 25,802 miles

both front tyres getting low (advise replacement soon)

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,391 miles

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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ET66 EUU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET66 EUU, 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 ET66 EUU registered?

ET66 EUU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is ET66 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET66 EUU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET66 EUU have outstanding finance?

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