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FA66 BWE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,867 mi
Last recorded95,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA66 BWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 95,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 83,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 67,791 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,169 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav

Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,599 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 42,599 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav fitted to screen in line of site (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 35,104 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 BWE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE registered?

FA66 BWE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2017.

Is FA66 BWE safe to buy?

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