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G10 BYJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,954 mi
Last recorded71,954 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 BYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 71,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,075 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear discs worn and corroded

under body shields fitted

Pass 4 May 2020 29,785 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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G10 BYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G10 BYJ, 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 G10 BYJ registered?

G10 BYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is G10 BYJ safe to buy?

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