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BJ03 DRO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,408 mi
Last recorded128,408 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 DRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,408 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,167 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 115,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 52,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 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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BJ03 DRO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ03 DRO, 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 BJ03 DRO registered?

BJ03 DRO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is BJ03 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 DRO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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