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DL17 KVC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,290 mi
Last recorded88,290 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 KVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,110 miles

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 54,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,289 miles

front assist unavailable displayed on dash

Pass 7 Jun 2020

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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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DL17 KVC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 DL17 KVC, 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 DL17 KVC registered?

DL17 KVC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2017.

Is DL17 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 KVC 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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