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D1 LYU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,395 mi
Last recorded88,395 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 LYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 88,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2026 53,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 81,080 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,793 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 37,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 27,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,796 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 37,284 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 37,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,543 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 22,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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D1 LYU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D1 LYU, 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 D1 LYU registered?

D1 LYU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2017.

Is D1 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 LYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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