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DE17 RTV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,933 mi
Last recorded45,933 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 RTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 45,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 33,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 29,523 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,679 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyre's cracking & perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 19,080 miles
Pass 22 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 RTV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

DE17 RTV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2017.

Is DE17 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 RTV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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