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BEL 3E

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,923 mi
Last recorded58,923 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 3E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 58,923 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,030 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 42,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 39,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,536 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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BEL 3E is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BEL 3E, 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 BEL 3E?

You can check the full history of BEL 3E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BEL 3E registered?

BEL 3E is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2017.

Is BEL 3E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 3E shows 6 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 BEL 3E have outstanding finance?

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