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DV17 XMA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,764 mi
Last recorded80,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV17 XMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 80,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 60,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 56,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,114 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 52,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 47,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,432 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 40,432 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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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DV17 XMA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc 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 DV17 XMA, 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

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What year was DV17 XMA registered?

DV17 XMA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is DV17 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV17 XMA 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.

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