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718 MPJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,063 mi
Last recorded49,063 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration718 MPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 49,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 44,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 40,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 35,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH ON INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 35,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH ON INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 32,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,114 miles

Under tray fitted.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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718 MPJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 718 MPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 718 MPJ registered?

718 MPJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is 718 MPJ safe to buy?

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