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FL17 XFG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL17 XFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,613 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 64,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 52,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,079 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,662 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 27,661 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of front tyre (may cause damage). (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to perishing of rubber in several locations. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to perishing of rubber in several locations. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 16,116 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 14,592 miles
Pass 21 Apr 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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FL17 XFG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL17 XFG, 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 FL17 XFG registered?

FL17 XFG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is FL17 XFG safe to buy?

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