2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RH55 EVO
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2017. Recorded mileage 76,348 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RH55 EVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 76,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RH55 EVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (RH55 EVO) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RH55 EVO Mileage History
- 29/07/202354,438 mi
- 01/08/202465,187 mi+10,749 mi
- 21/06/202569,907 mi+4,720 mi
- 19/06/202676,338 mi+6,431 mi
- 19/06/202676,348 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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