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DU17 ONV

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,140 mi
Last recorded89,140 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 ONV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 89,140 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 71,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 49,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 35,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,110 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2020 30,110 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

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 ONV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU17 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

DU17 ONV is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is DU17 ONV safe to buy?

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