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2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,261 mi
Last recorded60,261 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 SKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 60,261 miles

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

coolant level at minimum mark

Fail 16 Jul 2026 60,250 miles

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

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

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

coolant level at minimum mark

Pass 19 Jul 2025 53,318 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn down to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS Low pressure warning light on

Fail 19 Jul 2025 53,318 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn down to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS Low pressure warning light on

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 39,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 39,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 18,385 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 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 SKU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

DA17 SKU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2017.

Is DA17 SKU safe to buy?

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