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BF17 RVU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,376 mi
Last recorded30,376 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 RVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 30,376 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Slightly damaged but not affecting emittted light (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 24,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracked On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracked On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,324 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 16,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 13,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 10,581 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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BF17 RVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc 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 BF17 RVU, 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

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What year was BF17 RVU registered?

BF17 RVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BF17 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 RVU 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.

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