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AJ17 OTR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,536 mi
Last recorded74,536 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2026 74,536 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,824 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 59,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 49,813 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 32,365 miles
Pass 30 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 OTR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OTR, 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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How do I check the history of AJ17 OTR?

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What year was AJ17 OTR registered?

AJ17 OTR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2017.

Is AJ17 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 OTR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ17 OTR have outstanding finance?

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