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BEV 720N

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEV 720N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 57,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 137,351 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 53,231 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 124,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,608 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 111,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,586 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 86,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,667 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 32,665 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 77,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,379 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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BEV 720N is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BEV 720N, 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 BEV 720N registered?

BEV 720N is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is BEV 720N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEV 720N shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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