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DW03 MCF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW03 MCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 94,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,469 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 88,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,058 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 80,841 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 64,971 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,082 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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DW03 MCF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DW03 MCF, 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 DW03 MCF?

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What year was DW03 MCF registered?

DW03 MCF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is DW03 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW03 MCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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