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BM17 MGZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,391 mi
Last recorded75,391 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 MGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 75,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,239 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,131 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,113 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater lens cracked, no affect on emitted light

Fail 5 Aug 2020 29,207 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides - aim kick up on the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides outersidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater lens cracked, no affect on emitted light

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 MGZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

BM17 MGZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 2017.

Is BM17 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 MGZ 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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