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BE11 ZLY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE11 ZLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 106,242 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,218 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 72,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,329 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 60,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 43,643 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 43,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 31,326 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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BE11 ZLY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BE11 ZLY, 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 BE11 ZLY registered?

BE11 ZLY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 December 2017.

Is BE11 ZLY safe to buy?

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