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DT17 RHO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,912 mi
Last recorded46,912 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both. ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 41,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 36,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 29,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 26,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,435 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 25,435 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 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 RHO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DT17 RHO, 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 DT17 RHO registered?

DT17 RHO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is DT17 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT17 RHO 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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