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D1 YEN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,739 mi
Last recorded74,739 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 YEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 74,739 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 67,338 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 67,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 58,557 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 58,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 49,891 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 49,889 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 46,300 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 43,994 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 43,994 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 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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D1 YEN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YEN, 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 YEN registered?

D1 YEN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is D1 YEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 YEN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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