CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE67 SZL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE67 SZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 128,314 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 128,314 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 112,718 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 112,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,585 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 76,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,882 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 58,882 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE67 SZL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 DE67 SZL, 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

How do I check the history of DE67 SZL?

You can check the full history of DE67 SZL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE67 SZL registered?

DE67 SZL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 2017.

Is DE67 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE67 SZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE67 SZL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE67 SZL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.