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AJ17 PBU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 PBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 97,399 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 96,055 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,082 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,894 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,440 miles

Abnormal engine noise, advise investigation

Engine oil on minimum indicated level on dip stick

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 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 PBU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

AJ17 PBU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is AJ17 PBU safe to buy?

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