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FM66 LNU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,807 mi
Last recorded50,807 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM66 LNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,807 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 43,955 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight crack, not affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2025 43,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight crack, not affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s mirror cracked but does not effect driver view to the rear

Pass 10 Feb 2023 23,173 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 18,332 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 15,513 miles

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 LNU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM66 LNU, 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 FM66 LNU registered?

FM66 LNU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2017.

Is FM66 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM66 LNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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