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DA17 GWK

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,344 mi
Last recorded119,344 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 GWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 119,344 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 14 Aug 2025 106,121 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 106,121 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,804 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 59,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,375 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 44,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 36,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 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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DA17 GWK 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 72.7%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

DA17 GWK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is DA17 GWK safe to buy?

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