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DP17 HVK

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,140 mi
Last recorded93,140 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 HVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 93,140 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,858 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on offside front arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 43,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 30,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,884 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 6,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 5,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 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 HVK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HVK, 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 DP17 HVK?

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What year was DP17 HVK registered?

DP17 HVK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is DP17 HVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP17 HVK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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