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DU17 EYB

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,989 mi
Last recorded54,989 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 EYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 54,989 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 54,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 49,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 43,844 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 32,387 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 25,108 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 21,553 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 21,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 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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DU17 EYB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU17 EYB, 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 DU17 EYB?

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What year was DU17 EYB registered?

DU17 EYB is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2017.

Is DU17 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU17 EYB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU17 EYB have outstanding finance?

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