2017 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · W40 AKH
2017 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2017. Recorded mileage 100,374 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W40 AKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 100,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W40 AKH 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 (W40 AKH) between December 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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 Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
W40 AKH Mileage History
- 16/12/202376,786 mi
- 19/12/202376,875 mi+89 mi
- 27/09/202487,508 mi+10,633 mi
- 25/09/202593,283 mi+5,775 mi
- 24/09/2026100,374 mi+7,091 mi
Average of roughly 8,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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