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FA17 OFO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 OFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 55,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 51,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 47,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 30,930 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in treads advice replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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 OFO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 OFO, 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 OFO?

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What year was FA17 OFO registered?

FA17 OFO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2017.

Is FA17 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 OFO 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.

Does FA17 OFO have outstanding finance?

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