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FH17 UWA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,389 mi
Last recorded82,389 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 UWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 82,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 73,672 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 73,670 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 64,434 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 64,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 54,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 46,287 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 37,432 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 37,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 30,725 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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FH17 UWA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UWA, 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 FH17 UWA registered?

FH17 UWA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2017.

Is FH17 UWA safe to buy?

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