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DE17 RBZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,029 mi
Last recorded75,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 RBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 75,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 68,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 60,063 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 59,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 49,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,519 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 32,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 29,293 miles

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 RBZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 DE17 RBZ, 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 DE17 RBZ registered?

DE17 RBZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is DE17 RBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 RBZ 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 DE17 RBZ have outstanding finance?

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