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DP66 UNE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,879 mi
Last recorded122,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 UNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 122,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,967 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,055 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 91,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 79,151 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 79,151 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,734 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,351 miles

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 UNE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 DP66 UNE, 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 DP66 UNE registered?

DP66 UNE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is DP66 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP66 UNE 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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