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2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,667 mi
Last recorded71,667 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration221 CHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,667 miles

Front and rear number plates have randomly placed screws but not affecting readability

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 66,561 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates have randomly place fixing screws on the font but not affecting readability (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 66,561 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates have randomly place fixing screws on the font but not affecting readability (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/ sat nav mount ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 31,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 12,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 12,754 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 12,748 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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221 CHR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 221 CHR, 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 221 CHR?

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What year was 221 CHR registered?

221 CHR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is 221 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 221 CHR 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.

Does 221 CHR have outstanding finance?

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