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Volkswagen Golf

2017 · White · Petrol

GBBR24 MBL
Backed by a £10,000 data guarantee for 12 months

Report generated 15 June 2025 · Data provided by Experian, Brego, DVSA and DVLA

At a Glance

Stolen (police marker)

No record of this vehicle being recorded as stolen on the Police National Computer.

Clear
Outstanding finance

One or more finance agreements have been found secured against this vehicle.

Finance recorded
Insurance write-off

No record of this vehicle being written off or declared a total loss by an insurer.

Clear
Salvage / auction record

No unrecorded salvage or auction records have been found for this vehicle.

Clear
Mileage discrepancy

No mileage discrepancies have been found. All recorded mileage readings are consistent.

Clear
Scrapped

No record of this vehicle being recorded as scrapped.

Clear
Imported / exported

No record of this vehicle being imported or exported.

Clear
Taxi / private hire

This vehicle has been recorded as a licensed taxi or private hire vehicle.

Licensed
Outstanding recalls

One or more outstanding manufacturer safety recalls require attention.

Action needed

Provenance & Finance

Keeper changes
3
Plate changes
0
Colour changes
0
Stolen check
No marker
Finance agreements
1 recorded
Salvage record
None

Finance details

Provider: Black Horse Finance

Type: Hire Purchase (HP)

Start date: 14 June 2021

Term: 48 months

Agreement number: BH-2023-XXXXX

Data provided byExperian

Valuation

Estimated values at 67,842 miles.

Retail (low)
£9,250
Retail (average)
£10,475
Retail (high)
£11,700
Trade (low)
£7,100
Trade (average)
£8,250
Trade (high)
£9,400

Retail values are a guide to what you might expect to pay when buying from a dealer. Trade values reflect what a dealer is likely to offer for part exchange, or the price the vehicle might fetch at auction.

Data provided byBrego

Estimated Running Costs

Estimated annual fuel cost
£1,334
Based on
9,793 miles per year
Fuel type
Petrol
Fuel price used
154.0p per litre

Fuel cost is an estimate based on the vehicle's CO2 emissions and average UK fuel prices (RAC Fuel Watch, July 2026). Annual mileage is estimated from MOT history where available, otherwise the UK average of 7,400 miles per year is used. Actual costs will vary based on driving style, conditions, and fuel prices at the time.

Data provided byDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Mileage History

Mileage recorded at each MOT test, sourced from the DVSA. Latest reading: 67,842 miles in April 2025.

Data provided byDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

MOT History

Tests recorded
7
Latest result
PASSED
Latest mileage
67,842 mi
MOT expiry
10 April 2026

Full Test History

PASSED10 April 2025
67,842 mi

No advisories or defects recorded

PASSED15 April 2024
58,190 mi

Advisories

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

PASSED28 March 2023
47,523 mi

Advisories

Offside rear brake disc worn but above legal limit

PASSED7 April 2022
38,104 mi

No advisories or defects recorded

FAILED5 April 2022
38,104 mi

Failures

Nearside headlamp aim too low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

PASSED12 April 2021
27,650 mi

No advisories or defects recorded

PASSED20 March 2020
18,320 mi

No advisories or defects recorded

Data provided byDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Safety Recalls

Status: Recall outstanding (DVSA)

  • Airbag inflator replacement

  • Fuel pump control module update

Manufacturer checker: https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/owners/recall-checker.html

Recall data sourced from manufacturer and industry records

Taxi & Private Hire

This vehicle has been recorded as a licensed taxi or private hire vehicle.

Licensing authority: Transport for London

Licence type: Private Hire

First recorded: 1 March 2021

Vehicle Identity & DVLA Details

Data provided byExperian
VIN
••••••••••••23456
Data provided byDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
First registered
15 March 2017
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine (cc)
1,498
CO₂ (g/km)
127
Tax status
Taxed
Tax due
1 March 2027
MOT status
PASSED

This report is compiled from data provided by Experian, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), and Brego. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the data is sourced from third parties and Brumble cannot guarantee its completeness. This report reflects information available at the time of generation and should be used alongside a physical vehicle inspection and independent professional advice. Safety recall data is indicative as at the report date. Brumble accepts no liability for decisions made based on this report. See our Terms and Conditions for full details.