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DC66 MZW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,717 mi
Last recorded53,717 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 MZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 53,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,746 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 38,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 33,278 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 30,310 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 24,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 20,909 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 20,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 MZW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW?

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What year was DC66 MZW registered?

DC66 MZW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is DC66 MZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC66 MZW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC66 MZW have outstanding finance?

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