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BT17 XYJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,165 mi
Last recorded72,165 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 XYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 72,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,253 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 61,246 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 59,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,811 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 50,811 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 21,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 21,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,318 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 XYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

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

Is BT17 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 XYJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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