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FM17 AZP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,434 mi
Last recorded55,434 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 AZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 55,434 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2026 51,457 miles

n/s/f shock weeping

Pass 19 Dec 2024 40,781 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 28,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 24,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 20,302 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 16,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 13,453 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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FM17 AZP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM17 AZP, 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 FM17 AZP?

You can check the full history of FM17 AZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM17 AZP registered?

FM17 AZP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is FM17 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 AZP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM17 AZP have outstanding finance?

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