Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2017 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 27,080 miles on the clock, averaging 2,769 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for EG17 VME
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 27,080 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,456 |
| Average per year | 2,769 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EG17 VME |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EG — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About EG17 VME
What car is EG17 VME?
EG17 VME is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2017.
What is the mileage of EG17 VME?
The last recorded mileage for EG17 VME was 27,080 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EG17 VME passed its MOT?
EG17 VME has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.
Is EG17 VME ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EG17 VME is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EG17 VME?
EG17 VME is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.