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DE53 GON

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

133,929 mi
Last recorded133,929 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 GON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 133,929 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 133,929 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2025 58,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 48,751 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 125,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar corroded

offside rear exhaust bracket mounting corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

side covers fitted on sills

Pass 10 Oct 2024 47,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 120,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 43,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre object ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,132 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 23,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,621 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 21,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,081 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,646 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,769 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,701 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,513 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,473 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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DE53 GON is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 DE53 GON, 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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DE53 GON is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2017.

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