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E9 EJF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,505 mi
Last recorded94,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 EJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 94,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,801 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 65,226 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 65,032 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,582 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 17 Jan 2023 57,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 tyre cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2022 46,113 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 35,817 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 29,373 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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E9 EJF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc 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 E9 EJF, 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 E9 EJF registered?

E9 EJF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is E9 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 EJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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