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DF17 DWV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 DWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 87,929 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 87,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,159 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 54,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 48,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 39,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 26,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 22,512 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 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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DF17 DWV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF17 DWV, 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 DF17 DWV registered?

DF17 DWV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is DF17 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 DWV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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