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FA17 AVC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,470 mi
Last recorded40,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 AVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 40,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 30,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,144 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm worn smooth on edges and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm worn smooth on edges and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 12,318 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 AVC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AVC, 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 FA17 AVC?

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What year was FA17 AVC registered?

FA17 AVC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is FA17 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 AVC 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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