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DA17 VFM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 VFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 98,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,002 miles

Front window screen has small stone chip

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,521 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 58,521 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,504 miles
Pass 11 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 VFM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

DA17 VFM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is DA17 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA17 VFM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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