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J77 DCO

2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI43,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 DCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 79,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 67,820 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 55,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 37,723 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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J77 DCO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 43,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J77 DCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J77 DCO registered?

J77 DCO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 9 January 2017.

Is J77 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 DCO shows 5 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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