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DA17 VEF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,399 mi
Last recorded112,399 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 VEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2026 112,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2025 93,059 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2025 93,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 76,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 24,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 20,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 26 Jun 2020 20,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 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 VEF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

DA17 VEF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is DA17 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA17 VEF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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