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2017 Volkswagen Golf
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77,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorber considered to have a serious fluid leak but cannot be sure due to dirt and debris covering shock & vehicle tested wet. Presenter given the benefit of the doubt (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Sticker in windscreen but not seriously obstructing drivers view of the road
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorber considered to have a serious fluid leak but cannot be sure due to dirt and debris covering shock & vehicle tested wet. Presenter given the benefit of the doubt (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Sticker in windscreen but not seriously obstructing drivers view of the road
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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FN17 UZF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UZF, 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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FN17 UZF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2017.
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