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DA11 ALV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,209 mi
Last recorded92,209 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 ALV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 92,209 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 88,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2024 81,290 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jun 2023 73,048 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 73,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 64,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 55,008 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged has a small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged has a small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 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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DA11 ALV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA11 ALV, 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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What year was DA11 ALV registered?

DA11 ALV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 2017.

Is DA11 ALV safe to buy?

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