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F25 ACR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,307 mi
Last recorded112,307 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 ACR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 112,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 103,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 100,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel in under tray (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pump area leaking when engine running (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads seem low but cannot full visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,683 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 47,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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F25 ACR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F25 ACR, 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 F25 ACR registered?

F25 ACR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is F25 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F25 ACR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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