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CER 4J

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,022 mi
Last recorded65,022 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCER 4J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 65,022 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 59,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 67,323 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,970 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 45,147 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 37,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 32,789 miles

cill covers + under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,190 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 26,257 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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CER 4J is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CER 4J, 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 CER 4J registered?

CER 4J is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2017.

Is CER 4J safe to buy?

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