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BR13 CAL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,750 mi
Last recorded56,750 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR13 CAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 56,750 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2025 56,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2024 48,138 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,607 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 27,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 20,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 20,037 miles

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

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

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

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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BR13 CAL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BR13 CAL, 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 BR13 CAL registered?

BR13 CAL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2017.

Is BR13 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR13 CAL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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