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BW17 VNM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 VNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 129,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 106,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,987 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 84,987 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 59,964 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,401 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 27,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 23,585 miles

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 VNM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 VNM, 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 BW17 VNM registered?

BW17 VNM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2017.

Is BW17 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 VNM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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