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FP17 CVO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,564 mi
Last recorded75,564 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 CVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 75,564 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,412 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 57,791 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 57,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to inner sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 48,974 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 44,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 23,118 miles

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

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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FP17 CVO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 FP17 CVO, 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 FP17 CVO registered?

FP17 CVO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is FP17 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 CVO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP17 CVO have outstanding finance?

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