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AJ66 MTU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,056 mi
Last recorded53,056 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 MTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 48,350 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 26,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 23,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED WITHIN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED WITHIN TREAD AND CUTS WITHIN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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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AJ66 MTU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 AJ66 MTU, 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 AJ66 MTU registered?

AJ66 MTU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 2017.

Is AJ66 MTU safe to buy?

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