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2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,892 mi
Last recorded42,892 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 AED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 42,892 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 42,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2025 40,158 miles

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

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 21 Jun 2024 37,823 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,003 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 31,548 miles

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

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

Rear tyres out of shape.

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 11 Jul 2020 26,061 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,274 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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BN17 AED is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN17 AED, 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 BN17 AED registered?

BN17 AED is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BN17 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 AED shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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