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FM17 HNW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,125 mi
Last recorded90,125 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 90,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,595 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,779 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 53,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 24,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 16,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 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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FM17 HNW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 FM17 HNW, 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 FM17 HNW registered?

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

Is FM17 HNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 HNW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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