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FA66 FEX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,553 mi
Last recorded22,553 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA66 FEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 22,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 20,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 18,760 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 16,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 15,028 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 13,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 11,694 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 FEX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FA66 FEX, 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 FA66 FEX?

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What year was FA66 FEX registered?

FA66 FEX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2017.

Is FA66 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA66 FEX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA66 FEX have outstanding finance?

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