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AO17 FEG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 FEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 81,770 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 74,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,299 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 41,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AO17 FEG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO17 FEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO17 FEG registered?

AO17 FEG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is AO17 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 FEG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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