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BH07 FER

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,124 mi
Last recorded47,124 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH07 FER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 47,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 44,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant level low

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 44,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also underinflated , Tear on inner wall 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also wearing low 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also wearing low 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant level low

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 42,545 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 39,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 20,932 miles

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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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BH07 FER is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BH07 FER, 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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BH07 FER is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2017.

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