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BM17 MGU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,379 mi
Last recorded38,379 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 MGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,379 miles

TPMS warning on dashboard

Pass 7 Mar 2025 35,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 33,769 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 31,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,164 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,808 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 20,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 20,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratched o/s+n/s (3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 MGU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 BM17 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

BM17 MGU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2017.

Is BM17 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 MGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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