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2 BPJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,424 mi
Last recorded83,424 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 83,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 172,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 160,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 133,987 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 133,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,606 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to a cord(not cord visible action recommended) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to a cord(no cord visible action recommended) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 115,925 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 44,364 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 82,281 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,351 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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2 BPJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 2 BPJ, 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 2 BPJ registered?

2 BPJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2017.

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