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FP17 HZX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,945 mi
Last recorded65,945 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 HZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 65,945 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 65,945 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm 205 55 16 change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,146 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,302 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 49,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,191 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slight corrosion and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 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 HZX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc 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 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

FP17 HZX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FP17 HZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 HZX 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.

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