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DT17 FGX

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,398 mi
Last recorded77,398 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,398 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 72,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 64,656 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 55,882 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 47,435 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,671 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 26,084 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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DT17 FGX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DT17 FGX, 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

How do I check the history of DT17 FGX?

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What year was DT17 FGX registered?

DT17 FGX is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is DT17 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT17 FGX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DT17 FGX have outstanding finance?

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