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AX66 FKL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,027 mi
Last recorded70,027 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 FKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 70,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,933 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 44,326 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2023 44,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 33,894 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 33,886 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 22,275 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 16,532 miles

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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AX66 FKL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX66 FKL, 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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How do I check the history of AX66 FKL?

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What year was AX66 FKL registered?

AX66 FKL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2017.

Is AX66 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX66 FKL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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