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DE17 RKF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,302 mi
Last recorded66,302 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 66,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 58,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 50,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 28 Apr 2023 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Apr 2022 33,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 28,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers & undertrays fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 May 2020 23,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 23,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 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 RKF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

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

Is DE17 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 RKF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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