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FN17 YXD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,191 mi
Last recorded86,191 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 YXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2025 86,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also mis-shaped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,221 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,639 miles

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 YXD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YXD, 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

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What year was FN17 YXD registered?

FN17 YXD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is FN17 YXD safe to buy?

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