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DL17 WKO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,304 mi
Last recorded30,304 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 WKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 30,304 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2025 25,137 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 25,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 17,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 10,863 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 8,097 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 6,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 5,181 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 WKO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

DL17 WKO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is DL17 WKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 WKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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