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FA17 BLJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,866 mi
Last recorded64,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 64,866 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 58,144 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,063 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 33,034 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 26,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 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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FA17 BLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BLJ, 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 BLJ?

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What year was FA17 BLJ registered?

FA17 BLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is FA17 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 BLJ shows 8 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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