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AU17 JBV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,386 mi
Last recorded39,386 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 JBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 39,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 38,941 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 36,767 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 34,198 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 31,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 28,626 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 26,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 25,515 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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AU17 JBV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AU17 JBV, 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 AU17 JBV?

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What year was AU17 JBV registered?

AU17 JBV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is AU17 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 JBV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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