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D17 JMJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,361 mi
Last recorded48,361 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 JMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 48,361 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 43,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 43,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 37,995 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 205/55/16vr

dampness both front shock absorbers

Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,113 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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D17 JMJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D17 JMJ, 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 D17 JMJ registered?

D17 JMJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is D17 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 JMJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D17 JMJ have outstanding finance?

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