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DN17 PHJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,847 mi
Last recorded70,847 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 70,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 64,785 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 57,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 51,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 43,693 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 43,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 29,520 miles
Pass 2 May 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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DN17 PHJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DN17 PHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN17 PHJ?

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What year was DN17 PHJ registered?

DN17 PHJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is DN17 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN17 PHJ 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.

Does DN17 PHJ have outstanding finance?

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