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BX17 WWR

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,952 mi
Last recorded67,952 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX17 WWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,952 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also noisy when spun (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear subframe and suspension arms have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2026 67,952 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also noisy when spun (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

rear subframe and suspension arms have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 64,725 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 16 Oct 2023 56,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

small chip in screen

Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,860 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,644 miles

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

all road wheels marked/kerbed

Fail 22 Feb 2021 40,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all road wheels marked/kerbed

Pass 15 Feb 2020 29,715 miles

Offside Rear starting to block

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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BX17 WWR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX17 WWR, 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 BX17 WWR registered?

BX17 WWR is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is BX17 WWR safe to buy?

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