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EY17 RDU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,037 mi
Last recorded33,037 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY17 RDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 33,037 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 32,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corroded / pitted surfaces. Inner surface. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corroded / pitted surfaces. Inner surface. (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 28,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 25,116 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 22,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 19,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,474 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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EY17 RDU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 EY17 RDU, 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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What year was EY17 RDU registered?

EY17 RDU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is EY17 RDU safe to buy?

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