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FA15 JNR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 JNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 75,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 73,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 92,142 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 62,805 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 77,373 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,530 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 61,080 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,399 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 20,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,784 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 42,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 16,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 16,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020

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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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FA15 JNR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FA15 JNR, 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 FA15 JNR registered?

FA15 JNR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2017.

Is FA15 JNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA15 JNR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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