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G5 USJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,146 mi
Last recorded67,146 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 USJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 67,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 56,439 miles

Rear both tyres feathered inner edge

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2024 56,438 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres feathered inner edge

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 35,061 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,427 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,302 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 19,251 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 19,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 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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G5 USJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G5 USJ, 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 G5 USJ registered?

G5 USJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is G5 USJ safe to buy?

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