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AE67 MHJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,676 mi
Last recorded104,676 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE67 MHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 104,676 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,238 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm and worn on edges 205/55x16 nexen (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 101,238 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm and worn on edges 205/55x16 nexen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,617 miles

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,372 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,428 miles

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 70,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,598 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 40,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays 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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AE67 MHJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE67 MHJ, 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 AE67 MHJ registered?

AE67 MHJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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