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FH17 FYZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,387 mi
Last recorded71,387 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 FYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 59,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 43,605 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 43,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 25,101 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 25,100 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 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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FH17 FYZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH17 FYZ, 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 FH17 FYZ registered?

FH17 FYZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is FH17 FYZ safe to buy?

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