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AJ66 OWY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 OWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,331 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM

Pass 21 Feb 2025 77,027 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 61,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,023 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 54,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,924 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,613 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 42,609 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,495 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 OWY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AJ66 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

AJ66 OWY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is AJ66 OWY safe to buy?

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