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BC17 EVG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,091 mi
Last recorded32,091 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 EVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 32,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 29,123 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 24,874 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 21,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 17,681 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 17,681 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 14,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 12,524 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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BC17 EVG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc 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 BC17 EVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BC17 EVG?

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What year was BC17 EVG registered?

BC17 EVG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is BC17 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 EVG 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.

Does BC17 EVG have outstanding finance?

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