2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · FA66 FFZ
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2017. Recorded mileage 58,761 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA66 FFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 58,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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FA66 FFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (FA66 FFZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
FA66 FFZ Mileage History
- 06/10/202245,768 mi
- 30/10/202347,556 mi+1,788 mi
- 28/10/202453,420 mi+5,864 mi
- 28/10/202453,422 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/202558,761 mi+5,339 mi
Average of roughly 4,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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