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FG17 YYT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,950 mi
Last recorded33,950 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 33,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 31,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 26,671 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 22,946 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 19,118 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 14,396 miles
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 YYT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YYT, 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 YYT?

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What year was FG17 YYT registered?

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

Is FG17 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 YYT shows 7 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 YYT have outstanding finance?

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