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BN17 GFU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,890 mi
Last recorded109,890 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 GFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 109,890 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 101,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,814 miles

Front Lower Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components

Nearside Rear Wheel / Tyre mounted in wrong Rotation

Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,493 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 57,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,145 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 GFU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN17 GFU, 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 BN17 GFU?

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What year was BN17 GFU registered?

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

Is BN17 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 GFU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN17 GFU have outstanding finance?

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