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D29 ACL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,070 mi
Last recorded114,070 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD29 ACL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 114,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 102,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 102,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,368 miles

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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on the inner sidewall no cords showing at this time (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on the inner sidewall no cords showing at this time (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Mar 2020 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pads getting low

t.p.m.s warning lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2019 49,998 miles

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

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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D29 ACL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D29 ACL, 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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D29 ACL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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