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DG16 LAS

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,817 mi
Last recorded74,817 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 LAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 74,817 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,396 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Parts of tyre (Uneven tyre wear) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tyre wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,076 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,475 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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,111 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 36,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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DG16 LAS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG16 LAS, 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 DG16 LAS registered?

DG16 LAS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 2017.

Is DG16 LAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 LAS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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