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DP66 LTT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 LTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 116,008 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Aug 2026 116,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & slightly perished/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and slightly perished/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2025 108,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 104,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges are slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre is asymmetric and has been fitted the wrong way round

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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DP66 LTT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DP66 LTT, 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

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What year was DP66 LTT registered?

DP66 LTT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 2017.

Is DP66 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP66 LTT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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