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FY17 DOJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,862 mi
Last recorded99,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 DOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 93,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,331 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 78,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 77,394 miles

Front Brake drum back plate insecure both sides backing plates loose and stuck in wheel (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 59,436 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 38,222 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 38,213 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,366 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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FY17 DOJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY17 DOJ, 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 FY17 DOJ registered?

FY17 DOJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is FY17 DOJ safe to buy?

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