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AJ66 PXU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

51,256 mi
Last recorded51,256 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 PXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 51,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 40,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 37,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 36,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 34,500 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and starting to wear out of shape

Coolant level below minimum

Orange warning light on dash

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Vehicle inspected under damp / wet conditions.

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 PXU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 PXU, 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

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What year was AJ66 PXU registered?

AJ66 PXU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is AJ66 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 PXU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ66 PXU have outstanding finance?

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