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EJ17 JWC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,353 mi
Last recorded93,353 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 JWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 93,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 88,751 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 88,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2024 85,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from rear view mirror ()

Pass 26 May 2023 80,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 66,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 66,490 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 54,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 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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EJ17 JWC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ17 JWC, 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 EJ17 JWC registered?

EJ17 JWC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is EJ17 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 JWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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