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FGZ 5138

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,229 mi
Last recorded76,229 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 5138
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 76,229 miles

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch slight damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Passenger door and lower sill slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,563 miles

Nearside Rear Door Damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,865 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 52,854 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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FGZ 5138 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol 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 FGZ 5138, 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 FGZ 5138 registered?

FGZ 5138 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is FGZ 5138 safe to buy?

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