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B26 DPB

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,655 mi
Last recorded55,655 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 DPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 55,655 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 55,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 51,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 48,455 miles

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

modified exhaust system fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 37,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 27,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 25,570 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 20,369 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 15,241 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 11,110 miles

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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B26 DPB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B26 DPB, 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

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What year was B26 DPB registered?

B26 DPB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 2017.

Is B26 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 DPB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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