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DF66 WRE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,103 mi
Last recorded46,103 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 WRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 46,103 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 44,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 41,694 miles

Undertray not fully secure.

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 1 May 2023 37,619 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 32,434 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Apr 2022 32,434 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Reset all tyre pressures to 39psi (F&R) + Reset TPMS indicator. (5.2.3 (h))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 May 2021 27,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 27,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 26,339 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2020 26,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers & undertrays fitted

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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DF66 WRE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF66 WRE, 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 DF66 WRE registered?

DF66 WRE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 2017.

Is DF66 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF66 WRE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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