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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 26 September 2026 (104 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,151 mi
AI verdict AVOID 58/100
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 70% pass rate and 22,151 miles. While failures were promptly rectified, the repeated advisories on critical safety components warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 22,151 miles over 9 years, averaging 6,475 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2024): Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of
- DANGEROUS tyre defect (185/60/15) on 2024-08-30, indicating severe neglect of critical safety items.
- Recurring anti-roll bar link advisories (Aug 2024, Sep 2025) escalating to MAJOR failure in Sep 2025.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Sep 2020, Sep 2022) escalating to DANGEROUS failure in Aug 2024.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-26, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,475 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- All MOT failures were immediately rectified, showing responsive owner maintenance.
- No major structural or engine failures recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 22,151 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 27,741 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 31,683 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 31,683 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 35,786 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Aero style blade split and not clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two. If punctured, one close to inside shoulder. ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to outside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to outside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 43,103 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 51,095 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 51,095 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 56,537 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 56,538 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW66 SGV, 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.