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BR17 MOR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,295 mi
Last recorded99,295 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR17 MOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 99,295 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 99,295 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 94,955 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR Inner pad only just meets test requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 89,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR Inner pad only just meets test requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,591 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,499 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 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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BR17 MOR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BR17 MOR, 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 BR17 MOR registered?

BR17 MOR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is BR17 MOR safe to buy?

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