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BO55 HOD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 HOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 95,422 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 24 Oct 2025 109,381 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,624 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 104,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 56,108 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,332 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 31,414 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 25,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,977 miles

Front tyres wearing towards inner edges

Nearside some oil present around gearbox driveshaft oil seal

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 19,281 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 38,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 18,434 miles

rubbing noise coming from rear

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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BO55 HOD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BO55 HOD, 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 BO55 HOD registered?

BO55 HOD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 December 2017.

Is BO55 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 HOD shows 16 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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