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AL17 BNA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,485 mi
Last recorded121,485 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL17 BNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 121,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 58,259 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 50,863 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 50,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not lock or unlock (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,813 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,161 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AL17 BNA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc 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 AL17 BNA, 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

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What year was AL17 BNA registered?

AL17 BNA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is AL17 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL17 BNA 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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