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D22 RPY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,960 mi
Last recorded75,960 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 RPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 75,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,428 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,619 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,086 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 56,089 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 47,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,484 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 37,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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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D22 RPY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D22 RPY, 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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How do I check the history of D22 RPY?

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What year was D22 RPY registered?

D22 RPY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2017.

Is D22 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 RPY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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