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BW17 VNB

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,550 mi
Last recorded66,550 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 VNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 66,550 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 66,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 63,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 58,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread ON LIMIT and Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 58,035 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread ON LIMIT and Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,018 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 4 Jun 2022 45,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 45,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,073 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,218 miles

front screen marked from wipers

Pass 21 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 VNB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

BW17 VNB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is BW17 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 VNB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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