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 1395cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 73,020 miles on the clock, averaging 7,089 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for GY17 XGU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,020 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,089 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY17 XGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About GY17 XGU
What car is GY17 XGU?
GY17 XGU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Brighton in 2017.
What is the mileage of GY17 XGU?
The last recorded mileage for GY17 XGU was 73,020 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY17 XGU passed its MOT?
GY17 XGU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.
Is GY17 XGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY17 XGU 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 GY17 XGU?
GY17 XGU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.