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FN17 EAN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,521 mi
Last recorded73,521 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 73,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,035 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin and feathered inner and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,108 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s feathered inners and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,117 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 252,247 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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FN17 EAN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FN17 EAN, 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 EAN registered?

FN17 EAN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2017.

Is FN17 EAN safe to buy?

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