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BP17 UPW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,987 mi
Last recorded49,987 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 UPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 49,987 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 49,987 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,374 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,121 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 32,123 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 25,813 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 20,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 16,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 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 UPW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP17 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

BP17 UPW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is BP17 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP17 UPW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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