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DP17 HVV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,940 mi
Last recorded93,940 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 HVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 93,940 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (got lip) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,292 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tpms warning Light. Uneven wear

Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,693 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))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 61,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 49,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly inside edge. 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,431 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 39,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,821 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 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 HVV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DP17 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

DP17 HVV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DP17 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP17 HVV 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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