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AWC 2J

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,770 mi
Last recorded41,770 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWC 2J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 41,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 38,993 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 34,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 26,213 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 24,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 22,551 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,182 miles

rear brake discs corroded

very light corrosion on front discs

Pass 10 Jul 2020

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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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AWC 2J is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 AWC 2J, 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 AWC 2J?

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What year was AWC 2J registered?

AWC 2J is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is AWC 2J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWC 2J 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.

Does AWC 2J have outstanding finance?

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