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B21 BKH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 BKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 85,259 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 88,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 55,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,476 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 83,476 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 32,011 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 31,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,832 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 67,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 27,570 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 40,693 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 65,512 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage (back arm)

Fail 24 Jul 2021 65,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage (back arm)

Pass 23 Nov 2020 30,786 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 57,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,177 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,609 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,304 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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B21 BKH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B21 BKH, 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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B21 BKH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 2017.

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