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BL17 MWJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,589 mi
Last recorded154,589 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 154,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 129,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 108,048 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 94,531 miles
Pass 17 May 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 MWJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BL17 MWJ, 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 BL17 MWJ?

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What year was BL17 MWJ registered?

BL17 MWJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is BL17 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 MWJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL17 MWJ have outstanding finance?

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