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190 TOM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,658 mi
Last recorded71,658 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration190 TOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,658 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 61,613 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 58,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 19 Nov 2024 58,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front axle 57% N/S lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2023 47,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 37,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 1.6mm and smooth on inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 1.6mm and smooth on inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 27,423 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,296 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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190 TOM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 190 TOM, 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.

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What year was 190 TOM registered?

190 TOM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 November 2017.

Is 190 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 190 TOM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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