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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 July 2026 (41 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 105,178 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 47/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 105,178 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of issues and high usage warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual usage, averaging 40,022 miles per year, with a notable spike of 53,369 miles between Oct 2020 and Jul 2021, and a further 60,156 miles between Jul 2024 and Jul 2025.
Things to check
- High annual mileage of 40,022 miles/yr (UK average 8,000) indicates significant wear and tear.
- Recurring electrical failures (headlamps, stop lamps, wipers) across multiple tests (
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness despite high mileage.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and potential for good mechanical reliability.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) provides strong safety assurance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 105,178 mi |
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 105,178 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 124,567 mi |
ADVISORY Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY rear tyres inner edges out of shape
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 154,775 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 176,442 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 229,811 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 281,166 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 281,183 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 341,339 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW66 PGV, 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.