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AJ17 CAE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,967 mi
Last recorded48,967 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 CAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also has a cut in the middle of thread ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 41,200 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 37,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 32,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 24,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 17,205 miles
Pass 20 Jul 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 CAE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 AJ17 CAE, 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 AJ17 CAE?

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What year was AJ17 CAE registered?

AJ17 CAE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is AJ17 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 CAE 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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