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EP17 DBO

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,255 mi
Last recorded52,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP17 DBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 47,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 43,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 40,205 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 40,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 35,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,912 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads worn on or close to 1.6mm legal limit. Stongly advise to replace as soon as possible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre cracking and perishing on outer edge of tyre. Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon. 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Passenger front tyre excessively cracking and perishing on outer edge of tyre. Strongly advise monitor and replace soon. 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 29,021 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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EP17 DBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 EP17 DBO, 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 EP17 DBO registered?

EP17 DBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is EP17 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP17 DBO 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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