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EO17 XKJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO17 XKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,372 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 70,815 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from thermostat/water pump housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,633 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 14 Jun 2023 50,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 38,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 27,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2020 19,841 miles
Pass 12 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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EO17 XKJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO17 XKJ, 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

How do I check the history of EO17 XKJ?

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What year was EO17 XKJ registered?

EO17 XKJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is EO17 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO17 XKJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO17 XKJ have outstanding finance?

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