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FP17 HLJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,016 mi
Last recorded29,016 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 HLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 29,016 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 26,858 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 23,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 18,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 16,423 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 14,494 miles
Pass 3 May 2020

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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 HLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FP17 HLJ, 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

How do I check the history of FP17 HLJ?

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What year was FP17 HLJ registered?

FP17 HLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is FP17 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 HLJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP17 HLJ have outstanding finance?

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