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BL17 FVJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,884 mi
Last recorded66,884 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 FVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 66,884 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 66,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread /cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly on wear marks across tread 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly on wear marks centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 62,211 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 51,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 34,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

Fail 17 Jun 2022 34,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 25,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 17,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 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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BL17 FVJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL17 FVJ, 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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BL17 FVJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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