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DB07 BAN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB07 BAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 55,326 miles

daytime running lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 46,486 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 45,444 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 45,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 35,569 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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DB07 BAN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DB07 BAN, 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 DB07 BAN registered?

DB07 BAN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DB07 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB07 BAN 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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