Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 70,994 miles on the clock, averaging 4,653 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).
MOT & Mileage History for BG17 RCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,994 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,537 |
| Average per year | 4,653 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CLHA
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG17 RCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About BG17 RCU
What car is BG17 RCU?
BG17 RCU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2017.
What is the mileage of BG17 RCU?
The last recorded mileage for BG17 RCU was 70,994 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG17 RCU passed its MOT?
BG17 RCU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Jul 2026.
Is BG17 RCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG17 RCU is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BG17 RCU?
BG17 RCU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.