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1685 ED

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,844 mi
Last recorded42,844 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1685 ED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 42,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 12,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 40,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 11,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 34,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 11,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 27,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 10,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 13,750 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 9,872 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 2,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 9,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 2,051 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 8,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 7,229 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1685 ED is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1685 ED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1685 ED registered?

1685 ED is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is 1685 ED safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1685 ED shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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