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BW66 UFB

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,792 mi
Last recorded75,792 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 UFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,792 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 Dec 2024 70,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,675 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,891 miles

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,115 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 55,115 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Sub-frame bracket bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Sub-frame bracket bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Sub-frame bracket bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,863 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 49,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 39,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 39,174 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear brake discs scoring and corroding

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 UFB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UFB, 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 BW66 UFB registered?

BW66 UFB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2017.

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