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2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,297 mi
Last recorded144,297 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 OSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 144,297 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 144,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 116,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Band of corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Band of corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Band of corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Band of corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 77,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,206 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))

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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1 OSC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 1 OSC, 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 1 OSC registered?

1 OSC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2017.

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