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DR06 EJA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR06 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 100,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 83,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 V...unevenly worn bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 V...unevenly worn bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,171 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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DR06 EJA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DR06 EJA, 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 DR06 EJA registered?

DR06 EJA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2017.

Is DR06 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR06 EJA shows 7 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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