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DK17 YMH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,940 mi
Last recorded102,940 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 YMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 102,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,881 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requirements just met (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 70,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wiper lightly smearing windscreen

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 54,523 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 37,924 miles

both wipers slightly smearing

engine covers + undertrays fitted

fuel filler cover/panel missing

Fail 21 May 2020 37,924 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner + nearside rear outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner edge worn smooth + outer edge cracked/perished. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner edge worn smooth + deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both wipers slightly smearing

engine covers + undertrays fitted

fuel filler cover/panel missing

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 YMH 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 85.7%.

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 YMH, 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 DK17 YMH registered?

DK17 YMH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is DK17 YMH safe to buy?

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