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2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,097 mi
Last recorded104,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 SEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 104,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 87,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 69,130 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 59,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 44,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,083 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 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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DA17 SEO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SEO, 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 SEO registered?

DA17 SEO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2017.

Is DA17 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA17 SEO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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