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BM17 KNR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,117 mi
Last recorded62,117 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 KNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 62,117 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 62,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 57,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,276 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,346 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BM17 KNR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BM17 KNR, 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 BM17 KNR registered?

BM17 KNR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is BM17 KNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 KNR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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