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B17 GLM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,786 mi
Last recorded65,786 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 GLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2025 65,786 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 64,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,239 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,970 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,483 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,665 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,634 miles

brake pad warning light as a intermitent fault

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,507 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,677 miles

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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B17 GLM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B17 GLM, 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.

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What year was B17 GLM registered?

B17 GLM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is B17 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 GLM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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