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200 AEY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,715 mi
Last recorded17,715 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 AEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 17,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 15,409 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 13,488 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 11,844 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 10,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 9,118 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 9,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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200 AEY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 200 AEY, 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

How do I check the history of 200 AEY?

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What year was 200 AEY registered?

200 AEY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 December 2017.

Is 200 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 200 AEY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 200 AEY have outstanding finance?

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