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BC17 OYS

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

58,749 mi
Last recorded58,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 OYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 58,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres worn low and both edges worn 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 51,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres worn low and outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 42,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 35,236 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 27,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 20,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 10 Jul 2020 17,508 miles

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

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

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 OYS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 OYS, 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 OYS registered?

BC17 OYS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is BC17 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 OYS 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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