2017 Volkswagen Golf · 247,272 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Golf reliability
2017 Volkswagen Golfs fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Golf years (247,272 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- 12.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 49,074
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 247,272
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Golf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Suspension1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.21%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.17%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.14%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.98%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.92%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.28%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.83%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Golf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Golfs fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Golf years (247,272 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Golf MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.3% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.21% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Golf shows 49,074 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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