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FA57 ORR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,190 mi
Last recorded53,190 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,190 miles

sports catalyst fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,312 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 50,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 37,996 miles

non standard exhaust and sport cat fitted. vehicle needs to be at running temp to atchive emissions

undershields obscure some 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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FA57 ORR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc 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 FA57 ORR, 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 FA57 ORR?

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What year was FA57 ORR registered?

FA57 ORR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is FA57 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 ORR 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 FA57 ORR have outstanding finance?

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