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FD17 YBF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,224 mi
Last recorded36,224 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 YBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 36,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 31,543 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,850 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 23,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 19,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 15,771 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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 YBF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc 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 FD17 YBF, 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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How do I check the history of FD17 YBF?

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What year was FD17 YBF registered?

FD17 YBF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is FD17 YBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD17 YBF 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 FD17 YBF have outstanding finance?

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