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EK17 DNY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,623 mi
Last recorded36,623 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 DNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 36,623 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 33,622 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 30,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 26,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,840 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Small coolant leak, front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished/deep cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished/deep cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 19,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing deterioration/splitting to the outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre showing deterioration/splitting to the outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2020 17,708 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 17,708 miles

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

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

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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EK17 DNY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK17 DNY, 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 EK17 DNY?

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What year was EK17 DNY registered?

EK17 DNY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is EK17 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 DNY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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