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BW66 PDY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,110 mi
Last recorded82,110 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 PDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 82,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,996 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 72,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,048 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 59,667 miles

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Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,191 miles

Off side front inner pad wear wire touching disc due to wear/lip on brake discs

Off side front tyre wearing thin on edges of tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2019 23,134 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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BW66 PDY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc 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 BW66 PDY, 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 BW66 PDY registered?

BW66 PDY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 2017.

Is BW66 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW66 PDY 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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