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EY17 RHO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,467 mi
Last recorded90,467 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY17 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,467 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,341 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 56,341 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,838 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,610 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre heavily split cracked and perished 225-45-17 hankook

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 RHO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RHO, 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 RHO?

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What year was EY17 RHO registered?

EY17 RHO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is EY17 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY17 RHO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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