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AP66 CYJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,220 mi
Last recorded63,220 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 CYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 63,220 miles

Emission is too clean to test

Pass 9 Dec 2024 54,130 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 44,737 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 37,518 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 31,491 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 25,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 20,292 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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AP66 CYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 AP66 CYJ, 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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How do I check the history of AP66 CYJ?

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What year was AP66 CYJ registered?

AP66 CYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is AP66 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP66 CYJ 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 AP66 CYJ have outstanding finance?

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