2017 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · L7 JSX
2017 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 44,330 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L7 JSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 44,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L7 JSX MOT History
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 (L7 JSX) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L7 JSX Mileage History
- 23/01/202331,245 mi
- 02/02/202331,354 mi+109 mi
- 17/01/202435,186 mi+3,832 mi
- 29/01/202538,639 mi+3,453 mi
- 28/01/202644,330 mi+5,691 mi
Average of roughly 4,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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