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DP17 APU

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,911 mi
Last recorded78,911 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 APU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,256 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 60,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 49,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 41,504 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 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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DP17 APU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DP17 APU, 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 DP17 APU registered?

DP17 APU is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is DP17 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP17 APU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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