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C17 BCG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,779 mi
Last recorded47,779 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 BCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 156,320 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 39,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 144,898 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 138,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 28,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,331 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 25,745 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 130,104 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 130,104 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 22,615 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 127,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 20,811 miles

Front coolant low

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 123,621 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 111,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake records poor effort

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 111,625 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Offside - 125/70/18 & Nearside - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake records poor effort

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 103,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,601 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing (3mm)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 59,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,415 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 41,415 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,288 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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C17 BCG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C17 BCG, 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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C17 BCG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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