2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · 5 FJB
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2017. Recorded mileage 48,533 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
5 FJB Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 48,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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5 FJB Mileage History
- 22/10/202022,189 mi
- 10/11/202125,410 mi+3,221 mi
- 10/11/202125,412 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/202225,465 mi+53 mi
- 27/03/202330,923 mi+5,458 mi
- 25/03/202436,726 mi+5,803 mi
- 14/03/202541,931 mi+5,205 mi
- 18/03/202541,991 mi+60 mi
- 24/03/202648,533 mi+6,542 mi
Average of roughly 4,862 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
5 FJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (5 FJB) between October 2020 and March 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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