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BT03 KOP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,460 mi
Last recorded74,460 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,460 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 62,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,867 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,353 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 48,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,678 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 36,915 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 36,913 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 31,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,658 miles

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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BT03 KOP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BT03 KOP, 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 BT03 KOP registered?

BT03 KOP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is BT03 KOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 KOP shows 16 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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