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FP66 DWX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,599 mi
Last recorded57,599 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP66 DWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 57,599 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 36,699 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 36,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing around the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,231 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 23,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 19,214 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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FP66 DWX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 FP66 DWX, 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 FP66 DWX?

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What year was FP66 DWX registered?

FP66 DWX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 2017.

Is FP66 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP66 DWX 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.

Does FP66 DWX have outstanding finance?

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