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ET17 BJU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,028 mi
Last recorded104,028 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 BJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,028 miles

chunks out of side walls on both near side tyres also front tyres on 3mm

crack in front screen on near side

Pass 11 Jul 2025 91,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,135 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,315 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,617 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,019 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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ET17 BJU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ET17 BJU, 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

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What year was ET17 BJU registered?

ET17 BJU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is ET17 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 BJU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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