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FY17 LAE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,918 mi
Last recorded36,918 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 LAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2026 36,918 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 30,021 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges...

offside front tyre tread worn bald on inner edge...

Pass 17 Jul 2024 23,581 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 23,214 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 21,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth at inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 14,112 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 LAE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 LAE, 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 LAE?

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What year was FY17 LAE registered?

FY17 LAE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FY17 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 LAE 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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