2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DG17 SWF
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 69,493 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG17 SWF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 69,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG17 SWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (DG17 SWF) between February 2020 and February 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DG17 SWF Mileage History
- 18/02/202017,420 mi
- 03/03/202123,339 mi+5,919 mi
- 03/03/202123,339 mi
- 22/02/202231,641 mi+8,302 mi
- 15/03/202342,613 mi+10,972 mi
- 17/03/202342,617 mi+4 mi
- 06/03/202452,681 mi+10,064 mi
- 19/02/202562,580 mi+9,899 mi
- 19/02/202669,493 mi+6,913 mi
Average of roughly 8,673 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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