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F22 VWG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,669 mi
Last recorded170,669 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 170,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 166,235 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 160,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,771 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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F22 VWG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWG, 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

How do I check the history of F22 VWG?

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What year was F22 VWG registered?

F22 VWG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is F22 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F22 VWG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F22 VWG have outstanding finance?

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