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FA17 AON

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,444 mi
Last recorded31,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 AON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 31,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 25,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 21,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 19,040 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and deteriorated on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and deteriorated on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 13,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and deteriorated on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and deteriorated on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 11,390 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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FA17 AON is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FA17 AON, 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 FA17 AON registered?

FA17 AON is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is FA17 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 AON shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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