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FG17 CUU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 CUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,084 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 97,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 89,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 89,441 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 79,841 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 68,357 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 38,798 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020

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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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FG17 CUU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG17 CUU, 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 FG17 CUU?

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What year was FG17 CUU registered?

FG17 CUU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2017.

Is FG17 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 CUU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG17 CUU have outstanding finance?

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