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DL17 WJA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,163 mi
Last recorded74,163 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 WJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 74,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,662 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 64,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,894 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 53,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 44,804 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,687 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 34,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 29,140 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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DL17 WJA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL17 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

DL17 WJA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is DL17 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 WJA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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