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DS17 DTN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,681 mi
Last recorded71,681 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on sub-frame mounting point (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material banjo pipe on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on sub-frame mounting point (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material banjo pipe on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,969 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,279 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 35,279 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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DS17 DTN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,968cc 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 DS17 DTN, 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 DS17 DTN registered?

DS17 DTN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is DS17 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 DTN 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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