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SY17 XJA

2017 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1395cc

Yellow Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 9 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
FuelPetrol
Engine1395cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1395cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 71,157 miles on the clock, averaging 7,735 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.

MOT & Mileage History for SY17 XJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
71,157
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2020
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,735

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading71,157 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,916
Average per year7,735
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY17 XJA 25k37k48k60k71k '20'26'22

Check SY17 XJA

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,157 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage63,241 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage53,380 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage44,070 miles
Since last MOT+8,256 miles
PASS
Mileage35,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,210 miles
PASS
Mileage28,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage25,096 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CXSA

Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 XJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1395cc
Year2017
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier17 — March 2017 to August 2017

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About SY17 XJA

What car is SY17 XJA?

SY17 XJA is an yellow Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Inverness in 2017.

What is the mileage of SY17 XJA?

The last recorded mileage for SY17 XJA was 71,157 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY17 XJA passed its MOT?

SY17 XJA has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.

Is SY17 XJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY17 XJA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SY17 XJA?

SY17 XJA is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.