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G6 PAT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,477 mi
Last recorded31,477 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 PAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,477 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 27,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 23,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 18,486 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 27 Apr 2021 15,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly worn and pitted on contact faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly worn and pitted on contact faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 14,220 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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G6 PAT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 G6 PAT, 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 G6 PAT registered?

G6 PAT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 2017.

Is G6 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 PAT shows 7 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 G6 PAT have outstanding finance?

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