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BB17 MTB

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,094 mi
Last recorded74,094 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB17 MTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 74,094 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 74,094 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 63,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,269 miles

Central Front bonnet damaged at front

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,264 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 25,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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BB17 MTB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,498cc petrol 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 BB17 MTB, 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 BB17 MTB registered?

BB17 MTB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is BB17 MTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB17 MTB 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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