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FP17 WRR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,600 mi
Last recorded119,600 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 WRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,600 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 109,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,677 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,455 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 29,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,482 miles

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 WRR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc 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 FP17 WRR, 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 WRR?

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What year was FP17 WRR registered?

FP17 WRR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is FP17 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 WRR 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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