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BT17 XTE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,837 mi
Last recorded61,837 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 XTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 61,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 61,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,347 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 41,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 37,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge,inner edge worn,advise ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge wearing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 37,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge tread feathered away,deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge,inner edge worn,advise ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge wearing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 28,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,318 miles
Pass 22 May 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 XTE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BT17 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

BT17 XTE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is BT17 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 XTE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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