2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · HK66 OCC

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 January 2026 at 61,603 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from January 2023 through January 2025 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 20 January 2023 at 46,339 miles that recorded no defects, immediately followed by a pass on 9 February 2023 at 46,568 miles, showing the vehicle was rectified and retested within three weeks. Annual mileage averages around 6,845 across the nine-year life, which is typical for the age. The records show steady, low accumulation: 46,568 miles in February 2023 rising to 55,141 by January 2025 and 61,603 by January 2026. No large gaps or sudden spikes appear. The sparse history with four consecutive clean passes and a single no-defect failure gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the lack of advisory data in the record. The absence of corrosion or structural flags across all tests suggests previous owners kept the underside sound, but standing periods implied by low yearly use can hide perished rubber and seized calipers not caught in a static test. Verify the February 2023 failure reason with the test station, since DVSA logged no defects yet issued a fail. Confirm service history matches the low mileage and check tyre sidewall condition, as light use often masks cracking that a clean MOT will not record.