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BC17 VTT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 VTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 125,346 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 125,346 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,311 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,231 miles

Emissions not detected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside door mirror indicator lens broken

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four 2055516 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,974 miles

Emissions not detected

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front wing and bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror glass broken

Rear parking sensor wiring loom insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2023 78,974 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions not detected

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front wing and bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror glass broken

Rear parking sensor wiring loom insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,350 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 18 Jan 2022 68,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AND ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 14 Jan 2021 61,322 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 61,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020

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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 VTT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

BC17 VTT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2017.

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