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BA66 NNW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,508 mi
Last recorded78,508 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA66 NNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 78,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 48,373 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 35,773 miles

nsf tyre 3 mm

nsr tyre 1.9 mm

osr tyre 2.5 mm

rear pads low discs worn

Fail 5 Jan 2022 35,773 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nsf tyre 3 mm

nsr tyre 1.9 mm

osr tyre 2.5 mm

rear pads low discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2021 27,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 27,284 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 21,156 miles

osf tyre 2.5 mm

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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BA66 NNW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BA66 NNW, 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 BA66 NNW registered?

BA66 NNW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is BA66 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA66 NNW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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