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 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 72,249 miles on the clock, averaging 6,817 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 PL17 XEK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 72,249 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,079 |
| Average per year | 6,817 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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 | PL17 XEK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About PL17 XEK
What car is PL17 XEK?
PL17 XEK is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Preston in 2017.
What is the mileage of PL17 XEK?
The last recorded mileage for PL17 XEK was 72,249 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL17 XEK passed its MOT?
PL17 XEK has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2025.
Is PL17 XEK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL17 XEK 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 PL17 XEK?
PL17 XEK is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.