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DA17 CRU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,599 mi
Last recorded45,599 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 CRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 45,599 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Unit/Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Taped up? (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Unit/Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,124 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 33,143 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 27,370 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged no sharp edges

Offside wing mirror damaged no sharp edges

Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,991 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 22,991 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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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DA17 CRU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA17 CRU, 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 DA17 CRU registered?

DA17 CRU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2017.

Is DA17 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA17 CRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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