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BN17 UFL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,562 mi
Last recorded89,562 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 UFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,562 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear shockers slight misting of oil

nearside front shocker slight misting of oil

nearside front tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

offside front shocker slight misting of oil

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 1 Jun 2026 89,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear shockers slight misting of oil

nearside front shocker slight misting of oil

nearside front tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

offside front shocker slight misting of oil

offside rear tyre 3mm

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 19 Jun 2025 76,725 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside front shocker slight misting of oil

offside front shocker slight misting of oil

side rear shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,051 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted on edges

nearside front outer tyre side wall slightly damaged

nearside front shocker slightly damp with oil

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside front shocker slightly damp with oil

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge 3mm in tread center

offside rear shocker slightly damp with oil

Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2021 31,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 22,692 miles

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2019 12,069 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 UFL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 UFL, 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 BN17 UFL registered?

BN17 UFL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2017.

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