2017 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 14 October 2026 (122 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 54,250 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 78/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Volkswagen has 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 54,250 miles. The high annual mileage (13,448 mi/yr) suggests increased wear and tear.
The vehicle shows consistent high annual usage, averaging 13,448 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, though it exceeds the UK average of 8,000 miles.
Things to check
- Oct 2024 MOT advisory: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) — indicates recent wear.
- Sep 2022 MOT failure: Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a)) — a single failure, though immediately rectified.
- High annual mileage (13,448 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr) — expect accelerated wear on components.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Strong overall MOT pass rate (7 of 8 tests passed) with no dangerous defects recorded.
- Consistent high mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating regular use.
- Recent MOT pass (Oct 2025) with a long validity period until Oct 2026.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 54,250 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 63,420 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 71,365 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 85,181 mi |
PRS Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 85,181 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 97,573 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 107,071 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 117,796 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ17 AYK, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.