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BK17 LTT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 LTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 83,318 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,975 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 68,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,462 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 46,883 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 46,828 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,613 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 31,613 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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 LTT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LTT, 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 BK17 LTT?

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What year was BK17 LTT registered?

BK17 LTT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is BK17 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 LTT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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