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G7 WTG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,383 mi
Last recorded34,383 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 WTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 34,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,868 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 33,539 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 27,576 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 28 Nov 2024 102,663 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 23,249 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,574 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 19,418 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,863 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 15,064 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 15,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,918 miles

Both rear brake disc outer faces slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 12,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,827 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 8 May 2019 71,503 miles

Front both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges.

Front chip in screen

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 61,793 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2017 51,980 miles

chip in windscreen zone a not a fail

Pass 11 May 2016 41,989 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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G7 WTG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G7 WTG, 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 G7 WTG registered?

G7 WTG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2017.

Is G7 WTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 WTG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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