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ET66 VGC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,118 mi
Last recorded31,118 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 VGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 31,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 27,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 23,874 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 20,142 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 17,427 miles

Both sides rear tyres minor sidewall damage

Pass 16 Jan 2021 14,716 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 12,550 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 VGC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc 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 VGC, 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 VGC?

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What year was ET66 VGC registered?

ET66 VGC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is ET66 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET66 VGC 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.

Does ET66 VGC have outstanding finance?

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