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AX17 JXO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,036 mi
Last recorded121,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 JXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 121,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn & uneven close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn & uneven close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 121,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn & uneven close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn & uneven close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 108,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn uneven over treads (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 Worn uneven over treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 108,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn uneven over treads (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 Worn uneven over treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 80,012 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 80,012 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 63,594 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 49,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 34,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 28,547 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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AX17 JXO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX17 JXO, 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 AX17 JXO registered?

AX17 JXO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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