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FN17 ZVW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,466 mi
Last recorded50,466 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 ZVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 50,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 47,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,lower on edges.attention required (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm,lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing unevenly side to side,n/s close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 35,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,213 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 24,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,054 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

FN17 ZVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is FN17 ZVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN17 ZVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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