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FE17 FTP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,081 mi
Last recorded52,081 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 FTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 43,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 25,009 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 19,154 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 19,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 16,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,832 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 FTP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FTP, 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 FE17 FTP registered?

FE17 FTP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is FE17 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 FTP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE17 FTP have outstanding finance?

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