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A24 DYG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,302 mi
Last recorded82,302 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 DYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 82,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 76,550 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 76,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 51,022 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 35,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 31,688 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,077 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A24 DYG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A24 DYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A24 DYG?

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What year was A24 DYG registered?

A24 DYG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 2017.

Is A24 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 DYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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