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FX17 NWV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,347 mi
Last recorded141,347 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 NWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 141,347 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,656 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 95,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn below 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Dec 2023 94,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner shoulder worn to zero/cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder worn to zero -remaining tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn below 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,344 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,218 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,976 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 21,977 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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FX17 NWV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NWV, 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 FX17 NWV registered?

FX17 NWV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is FX17 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX17 NWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX17 NWV have outstanding finance?

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