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A25 JHL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

50,163 mi
Last recorded50,163 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 JHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 50,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 75,279 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 75,279 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 42,087 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,798 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 61,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 33,399 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 29,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,773 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 23,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 19,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,415 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 17,942 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,139 miles

Exhaust hanger missing on rear exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,623 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,193 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,526 miles

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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A25 JHL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A25 JHL, 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 A25 JHL registered?

A25 JHL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2017.

Is A25 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 JHL shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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