2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · MU16 MAD
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 33,194 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MU16 MAD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 33,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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MU16 MAD 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 (MU16 MAD) between September 2022 and September 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 (3 issues). 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.
MU16 MAD Mileage History
- 22/09/202222,520 mi
- 14/09/202325,679 mi+3,159 mi
- 19/09/202429,787 mi+4,108 mi
- 17/09/202533,194 mi+3,407 mi
Average of roughly 3,574 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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