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DC05 COT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,797 mi
Last recorded58,797 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 COT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 58,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2024 54,474 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2024 54,474 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 49,482 miles

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

emissions tested no reading recorded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 49,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions tested no reading recorded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,905 miles

Emissions tested no reading recorded

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,775 miles

Emissions tested no reading recorded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,771 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions tested no value recorded

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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DC05 COT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 DC05 COT, 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 DC05 COT registered?

DC05 COT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DC05 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 COT 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.

Does DC05 COT have outstanding finance?

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