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AP17 FEK

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,816 mi
Last recorded61,816 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 FEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 61,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 57,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 51,518 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,298 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 44,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 37,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have slight perishing and are cracked in tread area (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and floorshields fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 24,056 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 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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AP17 FEK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP17 FEK, 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 AP17 FEK registered?

AP17 FEK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is AP17 FEK safe to buy?

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