2017 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · L8 KAS
2017 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 70,075 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 KAS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 70,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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L8 KAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (L8 KAS) between February 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
L8 KAS Mileage History
- 28/02/202353,939 mi
- 07/05/202462,901 mi+8,962 mi
- 09/07/202570,075 mi+7,174 mi
Average of roughly 6,838 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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