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274X425

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,339 mi
Last recorded56,339 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X425
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,893 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,643 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 26,524 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 26,524 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,518 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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274X425 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 999cc 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 274X425, 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 274X425 registered?

274X425 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is 274X425 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274X425 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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