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FG17 GEY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,762 mi
Last recorded58,762 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 GEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 58,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,954 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside & nearside within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 43,516 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside & nearside, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,515 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 22,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner 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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FG17 GEY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

FG17 GEY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FG17 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 GEY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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