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2017 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · J17 UAP

J17 UAP

2017 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2017. Recorded mileage 100,682 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2017
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
100,682 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1984cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing tests. The most recent inspection conducted on July 5, 2025 at 92,606 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded on July 1, 2023, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the necessary repairs promptly to maintain road legal status. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per annum. Between June 2022 at 64,342 miles and July 2025 at 92,606 miles, the car covered 28,264 miles, showing a steady usage pattern rather than erratic spikes or long periods of neglect. The annual intervals between the MOT tests remain regular, suggesting a routine approach to vehicle upkeep which generally correlates with better preventative maintenance of the drivetrain and mechanical components. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the last two tests, a buyer should focus on standard mechanical wear items that manifest at the 90,000-mile mark. A physical inspection should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often degrade at this mileage despite clean MOT passes. The buyer should also check the brake discs for thinning or scoring and inspect the integrity of the rubber-based components, as the MOT does not detect allrelated degradation or minor fluid leaks before they become a safety risk.

J17 UAP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
  • 100,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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J17 UAP Mileage History

  1. 01/07/202373,214 mi
  2. 01/07/202373,214 mi
  3. 06/07/202484,595 mi+11,381 mi
  4. 05/07/202592,606 mi+8,011 mi
  5. 14/07/2026100,682 mi+8,076 mi

Average of roughly 9,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J17 UAP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 03:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (J17 UAP) between July 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”.

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