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BW66 UEF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,356 mi
Last recorded56,356 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 UEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 38,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 38,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 33,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 30,419 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 23,055 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 20,094 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 20,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 18,692 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 UEF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 UEF, 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 BW66 UEF?

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What year was BW66 UEF registered?

BW66 UEF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 2017.

Is BW66 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW66 UEF 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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