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BN13 JAT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,955 mi
Last recorded87,955 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 JAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 87,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,187 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 81,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2024 30,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 17,958 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 62,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 61,466 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 13,425 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 10,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 8,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 7,598 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 5,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 3,920 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 3,275 miles

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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BN13 JAT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN13 JAT, 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 BN13 JAT registered?

BN13 JAT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 2017.

Is BN13 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 JAT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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