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FV66 YKX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,710 mi
Last recorded89,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 YKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 89,710 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 89,710 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,318 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs showing signs of wear

rear disc pads low?

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,947 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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FV66 YKX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV66 YKX, 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 FV66 YKX registered?

FV66 YKX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 2017.

Is FV66 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV66 YKX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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