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BC66 EFR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,947 mi
Last recorded129,947 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 129,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres reading 2mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 107,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner band distorted/Stepped 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,880 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 33,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,915 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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BC66 EFR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFR, 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 BC66 EFR registered?

BC66 EFR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2017.

Is BC66 EFR safe to buy?

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