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BK17 CJZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,892 mi
Last recorded34,892 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 CJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 34,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 34,892 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 30,478 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 26,179 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 26,179 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 20,493 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 17,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 12,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 10,682 miles

Manufacturer engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Bridgestone 225/40R18 3 - 4 - 3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 225/40R18 4 - 6 - 4 mm

Offside Front Tyre Bridgestone 225/40R18 3 - 4 - 3 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 225/40R18 4 - 6 - 4 mm

Pass 28 Feb 2020 6,821 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 6,821 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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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BK17 CJZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK17 CJZ, 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 BK17 CJZ registered?

BK17 CJZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2017.

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