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FY17 KWN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,040 mi
Last recorded87,040 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 KWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 87,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,873 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 30,954 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 20,556 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 16,359 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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FY17 KWN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FY17 KWN, 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 FY17 KWN?

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What year was FY17 KWN registered?

FY17 KWN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is FY17 KWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 KWN shows 8 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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