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F1 YUP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,437 mi
Last recorded56,437 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 YUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 56,437 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,226 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,900 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 28 Feb 2023 30,308 miles

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 17 Mar 2022 23,065 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Fail 16 Mar 2022 23,046 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 91W Pirelli Cinturauto P7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 14,293 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 7,748 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 7,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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F1 YUP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 F1 YUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F1 YUP registered?

F1 YUP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is F1 YUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 YUP 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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