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FT17 OFJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,485 mi
Last recorded122,485 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 OFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 122,485 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 92,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,331 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 76,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 53,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 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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FT17 OFJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

FT17 OFJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is FT17 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 OFJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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