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DM09 DFM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,494 mi
Last recorded59,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM09 DFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 59,494 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 59,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 42,411 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 31,648 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 20,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 18,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 14,558 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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DM09 DFM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc 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 DM09 DFM, 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 DM09 DFM registered?

DM09 DFM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 2017.

Is DM09 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM09 DFM 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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