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EY17 AXN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY17 AXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 65,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,805 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 29,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 20,883 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 20,189 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges of contact face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on contact face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges of contact face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on contact face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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EY17 AXN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EY17 AXN, 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 EY17 AXN registered?

EY17 AXN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is EY17 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY17 AXN 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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