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DE56 NEL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,996 mi
Last recorded90,996 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 NEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 83,191 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 83,191 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 76,643 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 76,643 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2023 67,351 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,900 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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DE56 NEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE56 NEL, 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 DE56 NEL registered?

DE56 NEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2017.

Is DE56 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 NEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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