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AA65 JEM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,453 mi
Last recorded52,453 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA65 JEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 47,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,458 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2022 33,649 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,544 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 21,495 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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AA65 JEM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AA65 JEM, 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

How do I check the history of AA65 JEM?

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What year was AA65 JEM registered?

AA65 JEM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AA65 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA65 JEM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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