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CJ17 EAO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,337 mi
Last recorded93,337 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 EAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 85,065 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 62,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 42,674 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 42,674 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,747 miles
Pass 2 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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CJ17 EAO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CJ17 EAO, 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 CJ17 EAO registered?

CJ17 EAO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2017.

Is CJ17 EAO safe to buy?

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