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DE17 PZL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,338 mi
Last recorded38,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 PZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 38,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 36,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Slight lifting of the rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Slight lifting of the rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 9 Jul 2024 34,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS warning light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,476 miles

Nearside Front low on pressure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 27,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 23,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 21,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 21,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020

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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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DE17 PZL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE17 PZL, 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 DE17 PZL registered?

DE17 PZL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2017.

Is DE17 PZL safe to buy?

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