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G3 CEL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,952 mi
Last recorded93,952 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 CEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 93,952 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,824 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,602 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,236 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,916 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres showing minor cuts and starting to wear low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 23,916 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres showing minor cuts and starting to wear low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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G3 CEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G3 CEL, 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 G3 CEL registered?

G3 CEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2017.

Is G3 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 CEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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