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DC03 CLK

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,268 mi
Last recorded49,268 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 CLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,268 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 41,777 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 37,989 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 37,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 31,724 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 25,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 25,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 17,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 12,903 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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DC03 CLK 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 DC03 CLK, 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

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What year was DC03 CLK registered?

DC03 CLK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is DC03 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 CLK 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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