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B17 OON

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,400 mi
Last recorded42,400 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 OON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 42,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 109,856 miles

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

undertrays obscuring components

Fail 11 Dec 2025 109,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid-section separated from sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays obscuring components

Pass 22 Jan 2025 40,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 34,997 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 27,408 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 92,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 20,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 17,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,172 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 84,171 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,935 miles

Covers Underneath

Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,535 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,849 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 OON is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OON, 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 B17 OON registered?

B17 OON is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is B17 OON safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 OON shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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