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CE55 AJE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,903 mi
Last recorded77,903 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 AJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 77,903 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread & inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 59,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 50,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm & worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm & worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,528 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 31,374 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 26,945 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 26,945 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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CE55 AJE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE55 AJE, 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 CE55 AJE registered?

CE55 AJE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is CE55 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 AJE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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