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DH66 RYP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,166 mi
Last recorded108,166 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH66 RYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 108,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 106,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,381 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 87,381 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,123 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 44,051 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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DH66 RYP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DH66 RYP, 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 DH66 RYP registered?

DH66 RYP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2017.

Is DH66 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH66 RYP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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