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FM66 VGZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,461 mi
Last recorded85,461 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM66 VGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, slight cut to sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 63,327 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 50,437 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,503 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 33,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 24,625 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 VGZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FM66 VGZ, 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

How do I check the history of FM66 VGZ?

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What year was FM66 VGZ registered?

FM66 VGZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is FM66 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM66 VGZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM66 VGZ have outstanding finance?

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