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DAV 926V

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,575 mi
Last recorded60,575 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAV 926V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 60,575 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 60,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2025 55,479 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 55,479 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall also as a bulge 225/35/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2024 50,369 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 44,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 39,087 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 33,446 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 12 May 2020 27,537 miles

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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DAV 926V is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DAV 926V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAV 926V?

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What year was DAV 926V registered?

DAV 926V is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 2017.

Is DAV 926V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAV 926V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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