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DT17 WBO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,047 mi
Last recorded95,047 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 WBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,047 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 95,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,184 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 87,184 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view distorted view to rear (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 72,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,754 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 44,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,143 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 38,143 miles

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

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

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 WBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

DT17 WBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is DT17 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT17 WBO shows 9 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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