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FH66 JDJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,043 mi
Last recorded117,043 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH66 JDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 117,043 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,526 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm center tread pass/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,997 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,681 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 34,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has stone chip, not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2019 34,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has stone chip, not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Sidewall

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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FH66 JDJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FH66 JDJ, 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 FH66 JDJ registered?

FH66 JDJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is FH66 JDJ safe to buy?

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