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FY17 YZW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,283 mi
Last recorded61,283 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 YZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 61,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 42,031 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 32,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,299 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 15,142 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 15,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 13,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 YZW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW?

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What year was FY17 YZW registered?

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

Is FY17 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 YZW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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