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27 TOM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,316 mi
Last recorded29,316 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 TOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 25,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 23,328 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 21,728 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 13,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner edge (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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27 TOM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 27 TOM, 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.

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What year was 27 TOM registered?

27 TOM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is 27 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 TOM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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