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BM17 MEU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,346 mi
Last recorded23,346 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 MEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 23,346 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 23,346 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tps light on (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 19,914 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 19,914 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tps light on (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 17,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 13,263 miles

tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2021 11,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 9,463 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 9,462 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 9,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

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 MEU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MEU, 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 BM17 MEU registered?

BM17 MEU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 2017.

Is BM17 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 MEU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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