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22 MYA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 MYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 81,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 81,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 75,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside - Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,668 miles

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Pass 24 Sep 2022 57,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,136 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,304 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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22 MYA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 22 MYA, 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 22 MYA?

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What year was 22 MYA registered?

22 MYA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is 22 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 MYA 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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