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AJ17 AVE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,215 mi
Last recorded59,215 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 AVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,215 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 49,794 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 42,720 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 42,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to Limit both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 34,537 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2022 27,112 miles

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 25 May 2021 21,455 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 18,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2020

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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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AJ17 AVE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ17 AVE, 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 AJ17 AVE registered?

AJ17 AVE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2017.

Is AJ17 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 AVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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