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G15 SWS

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,394 mi
Last recorded53,394 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 SWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 53,394 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 53,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 45,669 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 38,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 32,169 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 23,910 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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G15 SWS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 G15 SWS, 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 G15 SWS registered?

G15 SWS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is G15 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G15 SWS 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.

Does G15 SWS have outstanding finance?

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