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
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1395 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 26 November 2026 (165 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 0 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate. This, combined with a significant mileage anomaly before 2020, warrants a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before November 2020 (51 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal annual usage averaging 7,000-9,000 miles from 2021 onwards.
Things to check
- Major failure for Nearside Rear Shock absorbers serious fluid leak on 2025-11-17.
- Recurring Nearside Rear Shock absorbers advisory on 2021-11-17, escalating to major failure.
- Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Nov 2020 (51 mi/yr equivalent).
- Front Brake disc worn advisory on 2021-11-17, though not a recent failure.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-26, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,000-9,000 miles since 2021.
- No recent major failures or advisories on critical systems like brakes or engine.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates high safety standards.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 28,787 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 28,796 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 41,058 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 51,044 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 57,699 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 64,908 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear 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))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 64,908 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 71,989 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 71,991 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL17 TLF, 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.