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FX17 XEN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,324 mi
Last recorded77,324 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 XEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 77,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 66,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 59,212 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,489 miles

emissions not detected

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,729 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,315 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 XEN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEN, 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 FX17 XEN registered?

FX17 XEN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is FX17 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX17 XEN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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