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FV17 ZXN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,458 mi
Last recorded70,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 ZXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 70,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,851 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 65,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exsposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2023 58,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray fitted at time of test.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,192 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,135 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 46,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 38,856 miles

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

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

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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FV17 ZXN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc 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 FV17 ZXN, 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 FV17 ZXN registered?

FV17 ZXN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is FV17 ZXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 ZXN 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 FV17 ZXN have outstanding finance?

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