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BA55 ERZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 ERZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 76,184 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 67,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads low - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 53,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads low - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 39,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 29,859 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 10,618 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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BA55 ERZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA55 ERZ, 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 BA55 ERZ registered?

BA55 ERZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is BA55 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 ERZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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