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DA17 VUY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 VUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 56,850 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 56,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 43,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 32,444 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer tread area ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,888 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 24,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 16,992 miles

unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Fail 4 Oct 2021 16,992 miles

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

unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 6 Nov 2020 14,913 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 14,913 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 VUY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

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

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