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AF67 JYC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,721 mi
Last recorded79,721 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF67 JYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,721 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 79,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 55,969 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure osf backing plate shield isn't secure , rattling around making contact with other components (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,813 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 38,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner and cut

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Front tyre low on inner

Fail 7 Sep 2020 30,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre low on inner and cut

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Front tyre low on inner

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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AF67 JYC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 AF67 JYC, 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 AF67 JYC?

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What year was AF67 JYC registered?

AF67 JYC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2017.

Is AF67 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF67 JYC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF67 JYC have outstanding finance?

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