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G5 PPX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,240 mi
Last recorded90,240 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 PPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 90,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,737 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,252 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 71,797 miles

all 4 road wheels slight damage

all 4 tyres slight outer side wall damage

both rear tyres slight miss shape on inner

Fail 28 May 2020 71,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect inner rim weld split (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

all 4 road wheels slight damage

all 4 tyres slight outer side wall damage

both rear tyres slight miss shape on inner

Pass 2 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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G5 PPX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 G5 PPX, 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 G5 PPX registered?

G5 PPX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is G5 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 PPX 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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