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DC17 EVU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,570 mi
Last recorded52,570 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 EVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,328 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 46,325 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 40,263 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 14 Jun 2022 34,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,954 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 24,533 miles

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

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 EVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC17 EVU, 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 DC17 EVU registered?

DC17 EVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is DC17 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 EVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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