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ET66 VMR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 VMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 99,492 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 87,916 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 77,536 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 65,239 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,831 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,129 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 31,221 miles

Front inner brake discs corroded on edges

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 VMR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VMR, 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 ET66 VMR registered?

ET66 VMR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 2017.

Is ET66 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET66 VMR 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 VMR have outstanding finance?

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