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KS17 UBW

2017 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 9 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£190

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.

MOT & Mileage History for KS17 UBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2020
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,428

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading82,492 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,428
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KS17 UBW 32k45k57k70k82k '20'25'23

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,492 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage74,794 miles
Since last MOT+10,454 miles
PASS
Mileage64,340 miles
Since last MOT+10,356 miles
PASS
Mileage53,984 miles
Since last MOT+12,461 miles
PASS
Mileage41,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage32,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,158 miles
PASS

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  • Common CRBC Engine Faults
  • DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
2.0 TDI engine: Solid for CRBC—much improved over PD-era 2.0 TDIs; "reliable" if serviced and not abused with short trips. Emissions scandal affected EA189 family but no unique CRBC fallout. Watch for weak on DPF/EGR in town cars; strong on core block/durability vs PD cracking. No notably worse builds.

Source: UK owner reports & workshop data

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS17 UBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2017
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier17 — March 2017 to August 2017

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About KS17 UBW

What car is KS17 UBW?

KS17 UBW is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2017.

What is the mileage of KS17 UBW?

The last recorded mileage for KS17 UBW was 82,492 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS17 UBW passed its MOT?

KS17 UBW has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.

Is KS17 UBW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS17 UBW is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is KS17 UBW?

KS17 UBW is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.