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BN17 WGD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,630 mi
Last recorded61,630 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 WGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 61,630 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 49,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 41,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 37,636 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 22,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 WGD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD?

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What year was BN17 WGD registered?

BN17 WGD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2017.

Is BN17 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 WGD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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