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FA54 LXJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,954 mi
Last recorded117,954 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 LXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,611 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and N/S/R. ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and N/S/R. (5.3.2 (b))

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Pass 29 Oct 2022 84,975 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 56,405 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 56,346 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 88y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 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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FA54 LXJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FA54 LXJ, 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 FA54 LXJ registered?

FA54 LXJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FA54 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 LXJ 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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