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FD17 VYL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,930 mi
Last recorded67,930 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 VYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 67,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2025 53,013 miles

TPMS light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2024 31,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 15,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread runs age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread runs age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread runs age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 9,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 8,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 6,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 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 VYL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FD17 VYL, 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

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What year was FD17 VYL registered?

FD17 VYL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is FD17 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD17 VYL shows 8 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 FD17 VYL have outstanding finance?

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