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AJ66 OWG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,706 mi
Last recorded62,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 OWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 62,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 51,770 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 51,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,081 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 29,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 25,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 20,595 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 16,591 miles

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 OWG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ66 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

AJ66 OWG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is AJ66 OWG safe to buy?

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