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FGZ 8439

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,508 mi
Last recorded70,508 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 8439
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 70,508 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,072 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 61,603 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 54,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,725 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 8439 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FGZ 8439, 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 FGZ 8439?

You can check the full history of FGZ 8439 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FGZ 8439 registered?

FGZ 8439 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is FGZ 8439 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 8439 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGZ 8439 have outstanding finance?

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