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DT17 COA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,354 mi
Last recorded145,354 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 COA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 145,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 136,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 136,947 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 116,606 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 116,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2023 97,387 miles

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

no emissions detected on smoke meter , no visible smoke emitted

Fail 19 Aug 2023 97,387 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH flashing when indicators in operation (4.2.3 (c))

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

no emissions detected on smoke meter , no visible smoke emitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,297 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,611 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 66,611 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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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DT17 COA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DT17 COA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DT17 COA registered?

DT17 COA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DT17 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT17 COA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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