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BE17 JAM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,440 mi
Last recorded42,440 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE17 JAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 42,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 May 2026 42,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 38,660 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 38,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 29,985 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 29,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 25,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 13,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 11,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 10,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 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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BE17 JAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BE17 JAM, 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 BE17 JAM registered?

BE17 JAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is BE17 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE17 JAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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