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BF17 ZTJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,507 mi
Last recorded49,507 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 ZTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 49,507 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2025 44,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,243 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 38,444 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,578 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 29,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 19,950 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 19,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 11,425 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 11,425 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 10,065 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 10,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 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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BF17 ZTJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF17 ZTJ, 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 BF17 ZTJ registered?

BF17 ZTJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is BF17 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 ZTJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF17 ZTJ have outstanding finance?

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