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BN17 RVF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,632 mi
Last recorded56,632 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 RVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 56,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 49,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 40,502 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Rear brake pads becoming worn

Fail 13 Mar 2024 40,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 16 Mar 2023 34,160 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Fail 16 Mar 2023 34,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

T.P.M.S. light on indicating a low tyre pressure

Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,645 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,048 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 19,090 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 RVF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RVF, 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 RVF?

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What year was BN17 RVF registered?

BN17 RVF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is BN17 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 RVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN17 RVF have outstanding finance?

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