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AJ17 HDZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,241 mi
Last recorded63,241 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 63,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm , wearing inner edge showing layers , cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,wearing inner edge showing layers, cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between treads , tread depths are 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 63,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm , wearing inner edge showing layers , cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,wearing inner edge showing layers, cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between treads , tread depths are 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 50,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tpm light on

Fail 19 Jun 2024 50,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tpm light on

Pass 20 Jun 2023 42,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 35,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 HDZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ17 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

AJ17 HDZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is AJ17 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 HDZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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