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DW02 DOE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,149 mi
Last recorded103,149 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW02 DOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 103,149 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,058 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,821 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,144 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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DW02 DOE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DW02 DOE, 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 DW02 DOE?

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What year was DW02 DOE registered?

DW02 DOE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is DW02 DOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW02 DOE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DW02 DOE have outstanding finance?

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