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DK17 ZMY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,406 mi
Last recorded97,406 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 ZMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 89,252 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,004 miles

All brake hoses corroded at ends

Fail 30 Sep 2024 80,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All brake hoses corroded at ends

Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and caliper end corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and caliper end corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front brake splash guard / shield missing

Rear both rear brake hose ends at calipers quite rusty/corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 34,369 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 31,777 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 23,663 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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DK17 ZMY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DK17 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

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

Is DK17 ZMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK17 ZMY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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