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DF17 YHL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,805 mi
Last recorded23,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 YHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 23,805 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 16,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 14,578 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 13,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 13,429 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 13,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 12,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 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 YHL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 YHL, 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 DF17 YHL?

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What year was DF17 YHL registered?

DF17 YHL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is DF17 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 YHL 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.

Does DF17 YHL have outstanding finance?

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