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BT17 EOG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,215 mi
Last recorded23,215 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 EOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 23,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade slightly juddering

Rear Windscreen wiper blade slightly juddering

Pass 7 Jun 2024 21,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper slightly juddering

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 20,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 18,906 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 15,978 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 14,346 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 14,346 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 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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BT17 EOG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BT17 EOG, 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 BT17 EOG registered?

BT17 EOG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BT17 EOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 EOG shows 8 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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