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BV17 OBM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,077 mi
Last recorded35,077 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 OBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2025 24,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2024 15,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 10,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 9,718 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 8,847 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 8,396 miles

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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BV17 OBM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV17 OBM, 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 BV17 OBM registered?

BV17 OBM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BV17 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 OBM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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