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CP17 UAJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,462 mi
Last recorded81,462 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP17 UAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,462 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 78,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,338 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,927 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS/OS Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle and NS/OS Rear lower spring mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under shields fitted to front and sides

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,171 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 53,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under shields fitted to front and sides

Pass 14 Dec 2021 43,768 miles

Guards fitted to front of vehicle Guards fitted to sides of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,313 miles

GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT AND SIDES OF VEHICLE

Pass 21 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 UAJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 UAJ, 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 CP17 UAJ registered?

CP17 UAJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is CP17 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP17 UAJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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