MOT Status
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82,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and reading 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and reading 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
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FD17 YBK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc 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 FD17 YBK, 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 YBK registered?
FD17 YBK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2017.
Is FD17 YBK safe to buy?
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