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BD17 TYC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,518 mi
Last recorded38,518 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 TYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 38,518 miles

Bonnet insulation slightly adrift

Pass 6 Feb 2025 36,660 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 33,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 27,669 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 20,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 14,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 9,873 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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BD17 TYC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD17 TYC, 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

How do I check the history of BD17 TYC?

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What year was BD17 TYC registered?

BD17 TYC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BD17 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 TYC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD17 TYC have outstanding finance?

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