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DC17 SZV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,079 mi
Last recorded71,079 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 71,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 58,256 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,952 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 41,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,793 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,233 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 20,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 SZV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

DC17 SZV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is DC17 SZV safe to buy?

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