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DT02 ELL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT02 ELL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 87,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 76,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 76,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth 1.04 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge and out of shape ADVISE CHANGE NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,694 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 61,694 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 32,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,749 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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DT02 ELL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DT02 ELL, 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 DT02 ELL registered?

DT02 ELL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2017.

Is DT02 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT02 ELL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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