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ET17 ZJX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,177 mi
Last recorded82,177 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 ZJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 82,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 75,065 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking but not considered excessive

Pass 17 May 2024 66,549 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 58,311 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,227 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracked. n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2021 45,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 40,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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ET17 ZJX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ET17 ZJX, 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 ET17 ZJX registered?

ET17 ZJX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is ET17 ZJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 ZJX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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