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F5 GHT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,738 mi
Last recorded40,738 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 GHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 40,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s advise change asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s advise change asap (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched in and out of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 40,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 2 mm and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s advise change asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s advise change asap (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched in and out of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

low tyre pressure warning on n/s/f low on pressure

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 34,277 miles

engine undertrays fitted

slight body damage n/s/f and n/s/r doors

Fail 7 Oct 2024 34,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine undertrays fitted

slight body damage n/s/f and n/s/r doors

Pass 7 Oct 2023 23,929 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 22,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 22,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 19,131 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 12,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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F5 GHT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F5 GHT, 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 F5 GHT registered?

F5 GHT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2017.

Is F5 GHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 GHT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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