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D18 GMA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,316 mi
Last recorded72,316 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 GMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,373 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 62,362 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 57,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,627 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 37,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 30,000 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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D18 GMA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D18 GMA, 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 D18 GMA registered?

D18 GMA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is D18 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 GMA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D18 GMA have outstanding finance?

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