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FA57 CSS

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,525 mi
Last recorded38,525 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 CSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 38,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 37,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 36,519 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 35,757 miles

Front brake pads at 5mm

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

no rear seats and seat belts fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 31,387 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,557 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 24,205 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 22,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on legal limit (strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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FA57 CSS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FA57 CSS, 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 FA57 CSS registered?

FA57 CSS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 2017.

Is FA57 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 CSS shows 9 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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