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258 SVT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration258 SVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 69,319 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 63,910 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 56,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 37,002 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 33,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 33,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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258 SVT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 258 SVT, 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 258 SVT?

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What year was 258 SVT registered?

258 SVT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is 258 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 258 SVT 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 258 SVT have outstanding finance?

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