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DE17 XHL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,324 mi
Last recorded98,324 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 XHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 89,168 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

coolant near min

Fail 6 May 2025 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

coolant near min

Pass 2 May 2024 79,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 79,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing ..small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 70,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn 225..45..17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre worn 225..45..17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing ..small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,514 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 55,514 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 50,323 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 XHL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

DE17 XHL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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