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DC17 HOH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,136 mi
Last recorded184,136 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 HOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 184,136 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2025 170,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 148,212 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 148,212 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 129,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 105,858 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 12 Jun 2021 84,466 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2021 84,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low requires further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 HOH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 HOH, 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 HOH registered?

DC17 HOH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is DC17 HOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 HOH 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.

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