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GV17 ZCZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf R

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,407 mi
Last recorded52,407 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV17 ZCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 50,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,307 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve/clamp very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Rear slight cracks within rear tail lamp lenses

Fail 23 Jul 2025 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve/clamp very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Rear slight cracks within rear tail lamp lenses

Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,850 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 37,795 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 31,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 31,995 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 25,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,120 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
6,210
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads
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GV17 ZCZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The Volkswagen Golf R typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV17 ZCZ registered?

GV17 ZCZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, first registered on 24 July 2017.

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