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CA11 JKN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,076 mi
Last recorded79,076 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 79,076 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,884 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tpms light amber

Fail 28 Aug 2025 56,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tpms light amber

Pass 23 Dec 2024 69,146 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 51,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 58,415 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 43,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 43,527 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

TYRE SIZE 225 40 18 92W

Pass 12 Nov 2021 36,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 35,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 30,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 19,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 19,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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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CA11 JKN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA11 JKN, 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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CA11 JKN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 December 2017.

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