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FY67 GYF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,608 mi
Last recorded53,608 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY67 GYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre wearing inner, perished and cracked inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 43,709 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 35,434 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,185 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 25,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FY67 GYF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY67 GYF, 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 FY67 GYF?

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What year was FY67 GYF registered?

FY67 GYF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2017.

Is FY67 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY67 GYF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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