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FD17 PNV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,414 mi
Last recorded68,414 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,414 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 56,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,008 miles

Nearside Front damage to subframe on N/s/f corner but not excessive

Fail 30 Sep 2021 35,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front damage to subframe on N/s/f corner but not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,920 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 28,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2020

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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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FD17 PNV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD17 PNV, 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 FD17 PNV registered?

FD17 PNV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2017.

Is FD17 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD17 PNV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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