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FN17 AFU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 AFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,071 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 106,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 94,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 81,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge and cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 81,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge and cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 69,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,883 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,908 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 42,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 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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FN17 AFU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN17 AFU, 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 FN17 AFU registered?

FN17 AFU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FN17 AFU safe to buy?

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