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FJ67 THU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,798 mi
Last recorded95,798 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ67 THU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and wearing on inner edge (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 95,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and wearing on inner edge (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 83,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,825 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 70,825 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,326 miles

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

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 4 Nov 2022 58,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 20 Oct 2021 43,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,271 miles

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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FJ67 THU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FJ67 THU, 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 FJ67 THU registered?

FJ67 THU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2017.

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