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EY17 HTG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,863 mi
Last recorded179,863 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY17 HTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 179,863 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 158,574 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 158,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 129,011 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 129,011 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 103,365 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,585 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,546 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 61,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges.

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

rear brake pad 97% worn low.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder void of tread close to exposed cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer shoulders perished & cracking 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (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 HTG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HTG, 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 EY17 HTG?

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What year was EY17 HTG registered?

EY17 HTG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is EY17 HTG safe to buy?

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