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B17 RHY

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,409 mi
Last recorded60,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 60,409 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 60,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 105,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 54,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,490 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,823 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,311 miles

car under sealed

Pass 5 May 2023 45,753 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 41,984 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 35,037 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,990 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 57,990 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,179 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 RHY is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 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 RHY, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B17 RHY registered?

B17 RHY is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is B17 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 RHY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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