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DC17 FCZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,348 mi
Last recorded60,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 FCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 60,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 56,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 53,872 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 53,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 49,423 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,078 miles

Front front brake pads at 4mm

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,090 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 26,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 FCZ 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 DC17 FCZ, 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 DC17 FCZ registered?

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

Is DC17 FCZ safe to buy?

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