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DIW 55

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,553 mi
Last recorded50,553 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 55
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 50,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 43,652 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 19,751 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 11,898 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 11,878 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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DIW 55 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DIW 55, 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 DIW 55?

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What year was DIW 55 registered?

DIW 55 is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is DIW 55 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIW 55 shows 7 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 DIW 55 have outstanding finance?

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