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DF17 YJN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,313 mi
Last recorded82,313 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 YJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 82,313 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 60,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,781 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 34,982 miles
Pass 3 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 YJN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJN, 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 DF17 YJN registered?

DF17 YJN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2017.

Is DF17 YJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 YJN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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