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FA17 BHP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,554 mi
Last recorded74,554 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 BHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 74,554 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

The windscreen is slightly scratched on the O/S due to the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,392 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,682 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,168 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 BHP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 BHP, 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 BHP registered?

FA17 BHP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is FA17 BHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 BHP 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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