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FJ17 ZHM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,199 mi
Last recorded65,199 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 ZHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 65,199 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 61,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 51,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 47,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 43,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 37,915 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 37,914 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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FJ17 ZHM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ17 ZHM, 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 FJ17 ZHM registered?

FJ17 ZHM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is FJ17 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 ZHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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