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28 SE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,604 mi
Last recorded23,604 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 SE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 23,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 19,903 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 19,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 16,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 13,780 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 11,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 9,482 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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28 SE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 28 SE, 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 28 SE registered?

28 SE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2017.

Is 28 SE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 SE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 28 SE have outstanding finance?

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