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FE17 FYJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,162 mi
Last recorded65,162 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 65,162 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 65,159 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,695 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 51,014 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 51,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 42,535 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 33,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,556 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 18,122 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 18,122 miles

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

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

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 FYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ?

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What year was FE17 FYJ registered?

FE17 FYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is FE17 FYJ safe to buy?

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