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DC17 ACY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,605 mi
Last recorded83,605 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 ACY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 83,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2025 76,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Ns and Os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 67,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated allowing the ingress of dirt and moisture. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 60,102 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2. ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight weeping. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted unable too see where from. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 32,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light illuminated.

Pass 23 Jul 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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DC17 ACY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC17 ACY, 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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DC17 ACY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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