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BC17 MTZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,118 mi
Last recorded46,118 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 MTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 46,118 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 34,438 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 34,438 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 17,328 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 16,947 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 6,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 6,015 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 5,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 4,344 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 MTZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BC17 MTZ, 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 BC17 MTZ registered?

BC17 MTZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is BC17 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 MTZ 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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