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DL66 GDZ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,954 mi
Last recorded113,954 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL66 GDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 113,954 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 104,427 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,490 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,395 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,673 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,767 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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DL66 GDZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DL66 GDZ, 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 DL66 GDZ registered?

DL66 GDZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is DL66 GDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL66 GDZ 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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