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R17 MKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI Sport

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,139 mi
Last recorded162,139 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 MKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 162,139 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 162,091 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 162,045 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 155,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,388 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 137,575 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 130,860 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI Sport?

Based on 2,927 MOT tests across 676 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
676
On UK Roads
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R17 MKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI Sport in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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What year was R17 MKV registered?

R17 MKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI Sport, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is R17 MKV safe to buy?

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