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BP17 CPE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,690 mi
Last recorded65,690 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 CPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 65,690 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 54,398 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 49,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 43,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 33,625 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s + n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R outer sidewall and N/S/F inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (n/s lower area) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 33,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s + n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R outer sidewall and N/S/F inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (n/s lower area) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020

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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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BP17 CPE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 BP17 CPE, 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 BP17 CPE registered?

BP17 CPE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is BP17 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP17 CPE 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.

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