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FG17 RVU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,248 mi
Last recorded49,248 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 RVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2024 49,248 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 43,471 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,564 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 24,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 19,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 13,083 miles

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 RVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU?

You can check the full history of FG17 RVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG17 RVU registered?

FG17 RVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is FG17 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 RVU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG17 RVU have outstanding finance?

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