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FA17 CZP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,030 mi
Last recorded39,030 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 CZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,030 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 35,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 30,344 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 23,375 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 19,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CZP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CZP, 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 CZP?

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What year was FA17 CZP registered?

FA17 CZP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2017.

Is FA17 CZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 CZP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA17 CZP have outstanding finance?

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