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ET66 PXW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,267 mi
Last recorded29,267 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 PXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 29,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 27,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 25,934 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 24,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 23,484 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 22,285 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 20 Feb 2020 19,671 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 PXW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 ET66 PXW, 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

How do I check the history of ET66 PXW?

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What year was ET66 PXW registered?

ET66 PXW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is ET66 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET66 PXW 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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