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WHZ 9783

2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,449 mi
Last recorded106,449 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI43,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHZ 9783
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 106,449 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 105,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 51,807 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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WHZ 9783 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 43,297 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 GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHZ 9783, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WHZ 9783?

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What year was WHZ 9783 registered?

WHZ 9783 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 19 January 2017.

Is WHZ 9783 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHZ 9783 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WHZ 9783 have outstanding finance?

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