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G23 DBA

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,495 mi
Last recorded65,495 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 DBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 65,495 miles

advise(various tyres wearing low)

Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 54,301 miles

advise(cut in n,s,f tyre sidewall not to cords)

advise(front discs & pads 70% worn)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,956 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively worn grooves disks - pads low (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothrear tyres low centre tread and perish cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020

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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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G23 DBA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 G23 DBA, 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.

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How do I check the history of G23 DBA?

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What year was G23 DBA registered?

G23 DBA is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is G23 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 DBA 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.

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