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BL66 EYS

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,734 mi
Last recorded83,734 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 EYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 83,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 83,733 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,778 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 61,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 50,763 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 39,950 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 29,366 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 29,364 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 18,113 miles

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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BL66 EYS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL66 EYS, 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 BL66 EYS registered?

BL66 EYS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 2017.

Is BL66 EYS safe to buy?

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