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F22 ECW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,715 mi
Last recorded103,715 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 ECW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,285 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,242 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 80,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,143 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,119 miles

Central exhaust clamp slightly loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 51,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp slightly loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 36,993 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 21,390 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 21,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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F22 ECW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F22 ECW, 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 F22 ECW registered?

F22 ECW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2017.

Is F22 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F22 ECW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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