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FM17 RLU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,166 mi
Last recorded59,166 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 RLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 59,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 53,325 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to/showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 44,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 36,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 24,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,599 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 21,599 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 RLU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

FM17 RLU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 2017.

Is FM17 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 RLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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