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ET66 WRN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 WRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,372 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 79,039 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,242 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 46,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 36,734 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 WRN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WRN, 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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How do I check the history of ET66 WRN?

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What year was ET66 WRN registered?

ET66 WRN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2017.

Is ET66 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET66 WRN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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