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AX17 NVJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,298 mi
Last recorded103,298 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 NVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 103,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted the alloy rims are buckled but no damage to tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted the alloy rims are buckled but no damage to tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 89,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on wear limit- inner edge bald -suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge- suspect very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear limit- also bald inner edge- suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge - starting to be close to balding (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 88,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on wear limit- inner edge bald -suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge- suspect very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear limit- also bald inner edge- suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge - starting to be close to balding (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges and starting to run unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY low - look about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 63,048 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 63,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking but not to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 35,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 35,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 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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AX17 NVJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

AX17 NVJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2017.

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