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BJ17 RXU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,285 mi
Last recorded139,285 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 RXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 139,285 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 122,205 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both mirror repeater lenses cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2024 110,998 miles

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

both mirror repeater lenses cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2023 106,318 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,173 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both mirror repeater lenses cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,763 miles

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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BJ17 RXU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BJ17 RXU, 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 BJ17 RXU registered?

BJ17 RXU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is BJ17 RXU safe to buy?

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