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FE17 FXP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,338 mi
Last recorded31,338 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 31,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 28,164 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 24,386 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 21,833 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 15,344 miles

engine coolant low

Pass 10 Feb 2021 9,743 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 6,981 miles

Lower under tray fitted

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 FXP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,197cc 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 FE17 FXP, 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

How do I check the history of FE17 FXP?

You can check the full history of FE17 FXP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE17 FXP registered?

FE17 FXP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is FE17 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 FXP 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 FE17 FXP have outstanding finance?

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