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FM66 FLN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,631 mi
Last recorded68,631 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM66 FLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 68,631 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 57,854 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 49,650 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 41,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,029 miles

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped toward inner edge.

Fail 5 Aug 2022 35,029 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped toward inner edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 15,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 14,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (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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FM66 FLN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 FM66 FLN, 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 FM66 FLN registered?

FM66 FLN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2017.

Is FM66 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM66 FLN 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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