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G7 XAE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,031 mi
Last recorded65,031 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 XAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 65,031 miles

Offside rear inner brake pad approx 3/4 worn

Fail 8 May 2025 65,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside rear inner brake pad approx 3/4 worn

Pass 23 May 2024 61,915 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,386 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,313 miles
Pass 7 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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G7 XAE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G7 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

G7 XAE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2017.

Is G7 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 XAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G7 XAE have outstanding finance?

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