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FA17 EFM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,849 mi
Last recorded58,849 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 EFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 58,849 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 53,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both Sides

Fail 1 Aug 2025 53,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both Sides

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 47,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 42,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 23,972 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 EFM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

FA17 EFM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is FA17 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 EFM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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