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BC66 BWO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,890 mi
Last recorded80,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC66 BWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 80,890 miles

Engine has light misting of oil.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 76,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

emission is to low to test

Pass 24 Feb 2024 72,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,122 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 56,926 miles

Emissions readings too low to test

Fail 30 Dec 2019 56,926 miles

Emissions readings too low to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BC66 BWO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BC66 BWO, 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 BC66 BWO registered?

BC66 BWO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is BC66 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC66 BWO 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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