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BC17 UKT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 UKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 78,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,181 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 56,543 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 48,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 32,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 11,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 11,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 8,798 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 UKT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 UKT, 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

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What year was BC17 UKT registered?

BC17 UKT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is BC17 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 UKT 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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