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WJ17 FGU

2017 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 9 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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 Diesel 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 82,798 miles on the clock, averaging 8,298 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for WJ17 FGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,798
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2020
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,298

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading82,798 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,133
Average per year8,298
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WJ17 FGU 31k44k57k70k83k '20'26'24

Check WJ17 FGU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage76,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,901 miles
PASS
Mileage68,764 miles
Since last MOT+10,808 miles
PASS
Mileage57,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage49,192 miles
Since last MOT+9,653 miles
PASS
Mileage39,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
PASS
Mileage31,043 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.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 FGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2017
First registered
Area codeWJ — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier17 — March 2017 to August 2017

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About WJ17 FGU

What car is WJ17 FGU?

WJ17 FGU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2017.

What is the mileage of WJ17 FGU?

The last recorded mileage for WJ17 FGU was 82,798 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ17 FGU passed its MOT?

WJ17 FGU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is WJ17 FGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WJ17 FGU is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is WJ17 FGU?

WJ17 FGU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.