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BW17 TCJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,970 mi
Last recorded81,970 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 TCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,970 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 81,969 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 77,327 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 72,994 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 72,912 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 61,733 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 61,733 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 47,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 33,727 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 25,115 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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BW17 TCJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCJ, 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

How do I check the history of BW17 TCJ?

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What year was BW17 TCJ registered?

BW17 TCJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is BW17 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 TCJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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