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FE17 FSD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,557 mi
Last recorded65,557 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 FSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 65,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,209 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 60,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Feb 2024 53,844 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 53,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,166 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 48,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,708 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 32,708 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,622 miles

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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FE17 FSD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE17 FSD, 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 FE17 FSD registered?

FE17 FSD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is FE17 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 FSD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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