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G20 ERL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 ERL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,971 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 51,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 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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G20 ERL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G20 ERL, 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 G20 ERL registered?

G20 ERL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2017.

Is G20 ERL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 ERL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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