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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2017 · 1.0L PETROL

GD66 AAU

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This 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF is a PETROL vehicle with a 999cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 56,687.

MOT
Valid
Expires 22/10/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record following its most recent inspection. The MOT test conducted on 29 September 2025 at 56,687 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met all DVSA safety standards. This suggests the current owner has maintained the vehicle effectively, addressing any minor issues that may have arisen since the previous year. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles annually. Between October 2022 at 32,039 miles and October 2023 at 41,213 miles, the car covered 9,174 miles, showing a steady usage trend. The brief failure on 23 September 2024 at 49,345 miles, followed immediately by a pass just three days later at 49,346 miles, suggests a minor consumable item or a light-bulb fault that was rectified instantly, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that naturally age over a decade, despite the lack of recorded advisories. While the low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain, rubber-based suspension bushes and tyre boots can perish or crack due to time. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-annual mileage usage can sometimes lead to caliper sticking. The clean history suggests the structural integrity remains sound free of significant rust at this stage.

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78
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 4:04:32 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record following its most recent inspection. The MOT test conducted on 29 September 2025 at 56,687 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met all DVSA safety standards. This suggests the current owner has maintained the vehicle effectively, addressing any minor issues that may have arisen since the previous year. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles annually. Between October 2022 at 32,039 miles and October 2023 at 41,213 miles, the car covered 9,174 miles, showing a steady usage trend. The brief failure on 23 September 2024 at 49,345 miles, followed immediately by a pass just three days later at 49,346 miles, suggests a minor consumable item or a light-bulb fault that was rectified instantly, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that naturally age over a decade, despite the lack of recorded advisories. While the low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain, rubber-based suspension bushes and tyre boots can perish or crack due to time. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-annual mileage usage can sometimes lead to caliper sticking. The clean history suggests the structural integrity remains sound free of significant rust at this stage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf (GD66 AAU) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2022 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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