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AJ17 WEF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 WEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 78,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 68,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 57,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,413 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 48,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 locking wheel bolt missing from wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high realigned (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced split wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 44,181 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 44,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 24 Sep 2020 36,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 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 WEF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

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

Is AJ17 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 WEF 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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