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BV17 OCF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,803 mi
Last recorded71,803 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 OCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 71,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 56,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 46,750 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 46,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 37,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 29,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 23,033 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 OCF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV17 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

BV17 OCF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is BV17 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 OCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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