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B20 BWL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,917 mi
Last recorded96,917 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 BWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,917 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

timing belt ?

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,703 miles

exhaust corroded

timing belt due soon

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 65,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,665 miles

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

timing belt due soon

Pass 19 Nov 2021 38,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 35,290 miles

Manufacturer engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Continental 225/40R18 4 - 4 - 3.5 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 225/40R18 3.5 - 4 - 2.5 mm

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

Offside Front Tyre Bridgestone 225/40R18 3.5 - 5 - 3.5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 225/40R18 3 - 3 - 2 mm

Offside Rear 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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B20 BWL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,968cc 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 B20 BWL, 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 B20 BWL registered?

B20 BWL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2017.

Is B20 BWL safe to buy?

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