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FM17 XCX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,966 mi
Last recorded108,966 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 XCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 108,966 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 95,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 82,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 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 XCX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc 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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

FM17 XCX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is FM17 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 XCX 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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