2017 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · H113 ARD
2017 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2017. Recorded mileage 80,773 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H113 ARD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 80,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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H113 ARD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (H113 ARD) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
H113 ARD Mileage History
- 08/09/202249,257 mi
- 20/09/202354,681 mi+5,424 mi
- 12/09/202466,994 mi+12,313 mi
- 21/10/202580,773 mi+13,779 mi
Average of roughly 10,105 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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