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DF17 YMX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,621 mi
Last recorded31,621 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 31,621 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 27,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 23,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 19,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 17,377 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 14,216 miles

all four tyres very slightly cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,572 miles
Pass 24 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 YMX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YMX, 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 YMX?

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What year was DF17 YMX registered?

DF17 YMX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is DF17 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 YMX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF17 YMX have outstanding finance?

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