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FT17 JBU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,619 mi
Last recorded67,619 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 67,619 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,161 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,019 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,087 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 44,793 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 36,845 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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FT17 JBU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FT17 JBU, 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 FT17 JBU registered?

FT17 JBU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 2017.

Is FT17 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 JBU 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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