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AP17 JWZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 JWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 104,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 104,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Reset tyre pressures all round and reset TPMS (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,279 miles

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

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,954 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,814 miles

Front stone chip windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2022 57,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front stone chip windscreen

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,318 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AP17 JWZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AP17 JWZ, 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 AP17 JWZ registered?

AP17 JWZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AP17 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 JWZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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