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CP17 NLJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,344 mi
Last recorded77,344 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP17 NLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 77,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Lower under trays fitted obscuring components.

Fail 25 Mar 2026 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Lower under trays fitted obscuring components.

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Lower under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front strut damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 50,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slight inside edge tyre wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,640 miles

Lower Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 24,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 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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CP17 NLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CP17 NLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP17 NLJ registered?

CP17 NLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2017.

Is CP17 NLJ safe to buy?

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