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FL14 VAZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,551 mi
Last recorded55,551 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 VAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 55,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 46,612 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,202 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 26,961 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 19,857 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 19,857 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 12,615 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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FL14 VAZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL14 VAZ, 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 FL14 VAZ?

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What year was FL14 VAZ registered?

FL14 VAZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is FL14 VAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL14 VAZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL14 VAZ have outstanding finance?

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