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G17 JMY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,394 mi
Last recorded38,394 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 JMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2025 38,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 35,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 33,424 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 31,216 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 27,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 25,415 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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G17 JMY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G17 JMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G17 JMY?

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What year was G17 JMY registered?

G17 JMY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2017.

Is G17 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 JMY shows 6 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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