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FM17 DXO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,246 mi
Last recorded96,246 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 DXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 96,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 95,866 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35-R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,979 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,426 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 DXO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc 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 FM17 DXO, 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 DXO?

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What year was FM17 DXO registered?

FM17 DXO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is FM17 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 DXO 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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