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BK17 VPR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,110 mi
Last recorded92,110 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 VPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 82,332 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 32,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,708 miles

No rear seats at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2021 27,707 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No rear seats at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,165 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 VPR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPR, 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 BK17 VPR registered?

BK17 VPR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is BK17 VPR safe to buy?

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