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FN17 NFF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,440 mi
Last recorded95,440 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 NFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 95,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge and is on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 80,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 68,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread wearing

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread worn

Fail 30 May 2023 68,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread wearing

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread worn

Pass 18 May 2022 57,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,094 miles

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

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

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 NFF 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 77.8%.

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 NFF, 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 NFF registered?

FN17 NFF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2017.

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