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AC16 PJC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,825 mi
Last recorded24,825 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC16 PJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 24,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 22,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 19,796 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 17,507 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 15,999 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 15,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked up in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 12,594 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

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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AC16 PJC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AC16 PJC, 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 AC16 PJC registered?

AC16 PJC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 December 2017.

Is AC16 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC16 PJC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC16 PJC have outstanding finance?

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