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FG17 EOZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,414 mi
Last recorded68,414 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 EOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 53,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,674 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 32,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,146 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 31,146 miles

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

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

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 EOZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG17 EOZ, 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 FG17 EOZ registered?

FG17 EOZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2017.

Is FG17 EOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 EOZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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