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FE17 UGT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,671 mi
Last recorded150,671 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 UGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 150,671 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 150,128 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Inner sill \floor corroded holed close to jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner (Alloy road wheel welded repair)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.6mm\2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 132,419 miles

Nearside Rear Inner (Alloy road wheel welded repair inner)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both Offside and Nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,149 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (large chip over 10 mm upper edge close to interior mirror) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both offside and nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,638 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both offside and nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (rear axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (inner edge of tread feathering) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,925 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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 UGT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

FE17 UGT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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