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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2017 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 53,501 miles on the clock, averaging 5,548 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for BC17 VUG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 53,501 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,910 |
| Average per year | 5,548 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BC17 VUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BC — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About BC17 VUG
What car is BC17 VUG?
BC17 VUG is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2017.
What is the mileage of BC17 VUG?
The last recorded mileage for BC17 VUG was 53,501 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BC17 VUG passed its MOT?
BC17 VUG has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Jul 2026.
Is BC17 VUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC17 VUG is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BC17 VUG?
BC17 VUG is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.