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A21 JDW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,507 mi
Last recorded57,507 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 6.3mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 6.3mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 48,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 6.3mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 6.3mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 39,023 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 39,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 29,782 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 22,210 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 16,898 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 16,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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A21 JDW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A21 JDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 JDW registered?

A21 JDW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2017.

Is A21 JDW safe to buy?

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