2017 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YB17 ADV
2017 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2017. Recorded mileage 45,530 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB17 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 45,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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YB17 ADV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (YB17 ADV) between February 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YB17 ADV Mileage History
- 22/02/202330,247 mi
- 16/02/202435,395 mi+5,148 mi
- 30/08/202439,014 mi+3,619 mi
- 29/08/202545,530 mi+6,516 mi
- 29/08/202545,530 mi
Average of roughly 6,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our Verdict
Approach with caution and budget for immediate suspension and wheel repairs. The 2017 white Volkswagen Golf diesel (YB17ADV) failed its most recent MOT on a broken coil spring and distorted wheels, though it was subsequently cleared the same day after rectification.
Given the August 2025 MOT failure on a fractured offside front coil spring and distorted nearside wheels, ask the seller for evidence of the rectification work carried out for the same-day retest. Confirm whether genuine Volkswagen or quality aftermarket springs and wheels were fitted, as poor repairs could compromise ride and safety. The February 2024 advisory for offside front lower suspension arm ball joint play and rear brake wear also means you should check that those items were monitored or addressed in service history. Negotiate on price to reflect the recent suspension and wheel issues, and request the full service record to verify the 1968cc diesel engine has been maintained to schedule.
As a 2017 2.0-litre diesel Golf, this white example (YB17ADV) will typically return strong fuel economy, though exact figures are not in the provided data. Diesel tax and insurance for this age and engine size are generally moderate, but the recent coil spring and wheel faults hint at suspension-related maintenance costs that may arise. Based on the mileage and known diesel Golf upkeep, estimated annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance are around £1,000-£1,300.
Inspect the offside front coil spring and nearside front and rear road wheels closely, as the August 2025 MOT recorded a fractured spring and slight distortion on both nearside wheels; verify the repairs from the same-day pass are sound with no recurring cracks or buckles. Check the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint for play, flagged at the February 2024 test, and examine rear brake discs and pads for the wear and pitting noted then. A general check of underside corrosion, fluid levels and the 1968cc diesel's turbo and emissions components is advised given the vehicle's eight years of use.
This May 2017 registered Volkswagen Golf 2.0-litre diesel has covered a modest 45,530 miles over eight years, below typical averages for the age. Its MOT history shows a clean 2023 test, minor advisories in early 2024, and a clean late-2024 pass before the August 2025 failure on suspension and wheel faults. The same-day retest pass suggests repairs were carried out, but the nature of the failures warrants a close physical inspection before purchase.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Volkswagen Golf in this report, so assessment is limited to the individual history of YB17ADV.
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