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DT17 GUJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,989 mi
Last recorded33,989 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 GUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 33,989 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 27,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 23,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 20,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 16,164 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 14,388 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 11,248 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 GUJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GUJ, 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 GUJ?

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What year was DT17 GUJ registered?

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

Is DT17 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT17 GUJ 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 GUJ have outstanding finance?

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