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DF17 YLG

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,605 mi
Last recorded97,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 YLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,605 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 97,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 83,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre's stepped quite badly. OSR is alot worse than NSR.

Pass 25 Jul 2023 69,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,182 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 26,961 miles

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 YLG is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

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

Is DF17 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 YLG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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