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FM17 BGO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,776 mi
Last recorded46,776 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 BGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 46,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR tyre has deep cuts, no cords evident (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 41,446 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 36,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 31,382 miles

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2022 25,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 16,923 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 BGO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BGO, 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 FM17 BGO registered?

FM17 BGO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is FM17 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 BGO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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