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L17 RBD

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Red Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,246 mi
Last recorded83,246 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,246 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 4 Apr 2024 75,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,219 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 35,844 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 35,844 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 28,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,499 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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L17 RBD is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Red. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L17 RBD, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L17 RBD registered?

L17 RBD is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2026.

Is L17 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 RBD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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