2017 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RY03 BAP
2017 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 101,139 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY03 BAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 101,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY03 BAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (RY03 BAP) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, also cut deep ”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
RY03 BAP Mileage History
- 26/09/202477,236 mi
- 28/09/202477,236 mi
- 23/09/202587,598 mi+10,362 mi
- 23/09/2026101,139 mi+13,541 mi
- 23/09/2026101,139 mi
Average of roughly 12,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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