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BG17 JPV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,849 mi
Last recorded52,849 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 JPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 52,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,912 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 34,367 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 34,367 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17 inch + 26 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/4mm/0mm almost at cords. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,983 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 28,658 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 24,041 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Pass 23 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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BG17 JPV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG17 JPV, 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 BG17 JPV?

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What year was BG17 JPV registered?

BG17 JPV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is BG17 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 JPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG17 JPV have outstanding finance?

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