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FG17 PXF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,279 mi
Last recorded136,279 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 PXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 136,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 123,481 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 123,479 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brakes worn

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2023 107,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brakes worn

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,422 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 96,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,531 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 80,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,684 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 59,684 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 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 PXF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PXF, 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 FG17 PXF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG17 PXF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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