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B18 CTC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,456 mi
Last recorded76,456 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 CTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 76,456 miles

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

under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,785 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,321 miles

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

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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B18 CTC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B18 CTC, 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

How do I check the history of B18 CTC?

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What year was B18 CTC registered?

B18 CTC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 2017.

Is B18 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 CTC shows 6 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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