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FE17 AEC

2017 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,177 mi
Last recorded35,177 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Unknown42,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 35,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 30,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 25,630 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 20,776 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 20,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,237 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 13,711 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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FE17 AEC is a 2017 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,963 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE17 AEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE17 AEC?

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What year was FE17 AEC registered?

FE17 AEC is a 2017 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is FE17 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 AEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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