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DK17 MXX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,570 mi
Last recorded75,570 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 MXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 75,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracks /cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 66,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracks /cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 56,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 56,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and unevenly worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,795 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 21,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 18,397 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 18,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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DK17 MXX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK17 MXX, 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 DK17 MXX registered?

DK17 MXX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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