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DU17 EKL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 EKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 71,312 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,524 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 59,622 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,698 miles

Front assist not working error message showing on the dash panel insert.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 32,962 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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DU17 EKL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 DU17 EKL, 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 DU17 EKL registered?

DU17 EKL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is DU17 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU17 EKL 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.

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