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248 TUO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,881 mi
Last recorded30,881 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration248 TUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 30,881 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 27,600 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 24,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,355 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 22,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 18,924 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,759 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 15,733 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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248 TUO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 248 TUO, 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

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What year was 248 TUO registered?

248 TUO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is 248 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 248 TUO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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