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G7 XDC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,255 mi
Last recorded35,255 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 XDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 27,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 25,576 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 18,295 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 12,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 11,826 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 11,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 10,620 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 XDC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 G7 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

G7 XDC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is G7 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 XDC 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.

Does G7 XDC have outstanding finance?

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