2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SUN 4M
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 101,480 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SUN 4M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/04/2026
- 101,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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SUN 4M MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (SUN 4M) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SUN 4M Mileage History
- 05/04/202235,128 mi
- 05/04/202349,533 mi+14,405 mi
- 18/04/202461,700 mi+12,167 mi
- 10/04/202566,753 mi+5,053 mi
- 04/04/2026101,480 mi+34,727 mi
Average of roughly 16,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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