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DF17 KXW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,290 mi
Last recorded27,290 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 KXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 27,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 24,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2024 21,148 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 21,148 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2023 18,390 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 15,273 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 13,081 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 10,106 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 KXW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF17 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

DF17 KXW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is DF17 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 KXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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