MOT Status
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126,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (2mm) and offside (2.9mm) & 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (2mm) and offside (2.9mm) & 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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FV17 ZFO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FV17 ZFO, 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.
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What year was FV17 ZFO registered?
FV17 ZFO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2017.
Is FV17 ZFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV17 ZFO 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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