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BW17 EBF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,520 mi
Last recorded50,520 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 EBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 50,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,055 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 43,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock just damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread has a small in but unable to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 33,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 29,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 EBF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EBF, 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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BW17 EBF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 2017.

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