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B17 BTB

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,133 mi
Last recorded46,133 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 46,133 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 46,129 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 42,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flex ferules at caliper ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear shocks heavily corroded

Rear rear axle beam and rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,238 miles

both rear suspensions arms corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 35,451 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flex ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 35,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,261 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 35,253 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 35,222 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 35,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,683 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 34,681 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,374 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,299 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 32,296 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,072 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,513 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre nail in outer part off tread

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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B17 BTB is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Grey. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B17 BTB, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B17 BTB is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 2026.

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