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G18 VWR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 82,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,680 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,858 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2020

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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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G18 VWR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G18 VWR, 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 G18 VWR registered?

G18 VWR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is G18 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 VWR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G18 VWR have outstanding finance?

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