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BW66 PHA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,070 mi
Last recorded57,070 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 PHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 57,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Offside Rear Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2023 42,447 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,436 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 29,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 21,737 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 21,737 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 13,743 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 PHA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

BW66 PHA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2017.

Is BW66 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW66 PHA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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