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FY17 PPV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,009 mi
Last recorded74,009 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 PPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 74,009 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 72,433 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 72,432 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2020 42,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 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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FY17 PPV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 FY17 PPV, 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 PPV?

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What year was FY17 PPV registered?

FY17 PPV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 2017.

Is FY17 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 PPV 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 FY17 PPV have outstanding finance?

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