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BU66 OWS

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,310 mi
Last recorded68,310 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU66 OWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,310 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower sub frame and suspension arms have some corrosion,advuse

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge worn,tread uneven,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 68,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower sub frame and suspension arms have some corrosion,advuse

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge worn,tread uneven,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 33,038 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 20,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 19,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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BU66 OWS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU66 OWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU66 OWS registered?

BU66 OWS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is BU66 OWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU66 OWS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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