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FX17 HZS

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,754 mi
Last recorded64,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 HZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,754 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 60,355 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 60,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,769 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,951 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 45,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 33,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,616 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 24,616 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2020

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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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FX17 HZS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX17 HZS, 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 FX17 HZS?

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What year was FX17 HZS registered?

FX17 HZS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is FX17 HZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX17 HZS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX17 HZS have outstanding finance?

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