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FM66 PMU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,045 mi
Last recorded69,045 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM66 PMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 44,217 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 32,432 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 21,611 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 21,450 miles

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 15,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges worn low centre tread band 1.9 mm recomend replacment . 225/40/r18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges centre tread band 1.9 mm recomend replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats fitted . ()

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 PMU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

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

Is FM66 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM66 PMU 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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