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DC66 HRM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,604 mi
Last recorded145,604 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 HRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 145,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 135,355 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 117,280 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,524 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,424 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 60,119 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 60,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DC66 HRM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC66 HRM, 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

How do I check the history of DC66 HRM?

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What year was DC66 HRM registered?

DC66 HRM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is DC66 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC66 HRM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC66 HRM have outstanding finance?

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