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2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,705 mi
Last recorded22,705 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 SUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 22,705 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2024 19,092 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2024 19,092 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,822 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 15,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 12,860 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 12,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 10,656 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 10,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 SUV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SUV, 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

How do I check the history of BM17 SUV?

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What year was BM17 SUV registered?

BM17 SUV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is BM17 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 SUV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BM17 SUV have outstanding finance?

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