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DA17 SKX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,842 mi
Last recorded47,842 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 SKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 47,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 40,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 33,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread not through to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread not through to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 26,015 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 19,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 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 SKX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

DA17 SKX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is DA17 SKX safe to buy?

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