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DS17 PKD

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,667 mi
Last recorded45,667 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 PKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 45,667 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 42,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 36,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 31,455 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 31,348 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 25,669 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 20,520 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 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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DS17 PKD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PKD, 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 PKD registered?

DS17 PKD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 2017.

Is DS17 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 PKD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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