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DC08 ZAK

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,677 mi
Last recorded44,677 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC08 ZAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 44,677 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 34,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 28,598 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 28,590 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted badly bucked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 25,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 22,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 22,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 19,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 16,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 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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DC08 ZAK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC08 ZAK, 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 DC08 ZAK registered?

DC08 ZAK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is DC08 ZAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC08 ZAK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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