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FA66 BVV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA66 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 82,569 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,693 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge - cords almost exposed !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,743 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 51,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 44,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 35,307 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged exposing structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sound deadening material likely to become detached Under bonnet insulation above exhaust and turbo units. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 33,574 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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FA66 BVV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA66 BVV, 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 FA66 BVV registered?

FA66 BVV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is FA66 BVV safe to buy?

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