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AK17 DYY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,328 mi
Last recorded79,328 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 DYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,288 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 60,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,244 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2023 56,244 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 39,348 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 30,091 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 30,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35r19 88y pirelli pzero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020

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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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AK17 DYY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK17 DYY, 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.

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What year was AK17 DYY registered?

AK17 DYY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2017.

Is AK17 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 DYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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