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AJ66 OXE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 OXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 96,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 92,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,650 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 73,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 54,452 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,260 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OXE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ66 OXE?

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What year was AJ66 OXE registered?

AJ66 OXE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is AJ66 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 OXE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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