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FM17 LWD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,448 mi
Last recorded51,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 LWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 51,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jun 2025 45,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,516 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 34,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 23,106 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 18,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 LWD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

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

Is FM17 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 LWD 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.

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