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FT17 NTF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,830 mi
Last recorded74,830 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 NTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 47,810 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 47,810 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 41,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 32,245 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 32,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 19,251 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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FT17 NTF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT17 NTF, 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 FT17 NTF registered?

FT17 NTF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is FT17 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 NTF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT17 NTF have outstanding finance?

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