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BP66 YHF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,562 mi
Last recorded95,562 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP66 YHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,562 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 92,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2025 88,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 88,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 84,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,626 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front fog light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2023 70,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,392 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 58,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,847 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2021 52,830 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 0 mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread not to cords at present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre will not repair ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 45,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread not to cords at present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre will not repair ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BP66 YHF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BP66 YHF, 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 BP66 YHF registered?

BP66 YHF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2017.

Is BP66 YHF safe to buy?

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