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BT17 LGL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 LGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 94,536 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 79,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 61,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 53,483 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,169 miles

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

windscreen stone chipped/scratched

Fail 10 Jul 2020 31,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

windscreen stone chipped/scratched

Pass 1 Jun 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 LGL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

BT17 LGL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is BT17 LGL safe to buy?

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