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EJ17 MJU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,590 mi
Last recorded69,590 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 MJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 69,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 61,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 close. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,541 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,124 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 39,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 21,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 14,998 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 14,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 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 MJU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 MJU, 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 EJ17 MJU registered?

EJ17 MJU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2017.

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