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G19 MFW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 MFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 98,121 miles

2 small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front mirror glass chipped

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 85,992 miles

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin currently reading 4mm, legal limit is 1.5mm, so 2.5mm is left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,945 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 50,426 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 50,426 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,091 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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G19 MFW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc 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 G19 MFW, 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 G19 MFW?

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What year was G19 MFW registered?

G19 MFW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is G19 MFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G19 MFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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