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BW17 CKU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,574 mi
Last recorded182,574 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 CKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 182,574 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 160,234 miles

eng oil on min

Pass 9 Dec 2023 138,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 116,630 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 116,617 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 95,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,494 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre o/s + n/s ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 81,494 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre o/s + n/s ()

Pass 5 Jun 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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BW17 CKU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,598cc 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 BW17 CKU, 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 BW17 CKU registered?

BW17 CKU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2017.

Is BW17 CKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 CKU 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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