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DP17 ZHC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,031 mi
Last recorded62,031 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 ZHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 62,031 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 54,834 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 47,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [245/45/17] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [245/45/17] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 47,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [245/45/17] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [245/45/17] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 40,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,714 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,912 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 12,557 miles
Pass 22 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 ZHC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc 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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

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

Is DP17 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP17 ZHC 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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