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EL12 BXT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 BXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 79,331 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 69,251 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))

Pass 3 May 2024 59,535 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 12 May 2023 49,377 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 43,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 39,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 32,401 miles

nsr tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2020

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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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EL12 BXT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EL12 BXT, 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 EL12 BXT registered?

EL12 BXT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is EL12 BXT safe to buy?

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