2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · NG17 VPJ

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 45,333 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes since the earliest available entry. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the full history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work at any official test. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a nine-year-old car. The records show 15,920 miles at the 15 August 2021 test, rising to 30,188 by 30 August 2022, then 35,138 (2 September 2023), 40,829 (29 August 2024), and 45,333 (27 August 2025). The jump of over 14,000 miles between 2021 and 2022 suggests a period of limited use followed by a return to regular driving, though yearly averages since have held near 5,000 miles. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with no flagged wear items or corrosion to scrutinise. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low and uneven mileage, as standing periods can accelerate perishable component degradation not captured in a pass result. The absence of advisories means no recurring trend of tyre, exhaust, or structural concerns exists in the record. Verify in person that underbody integrity and brake caliper operation match the clean test history before purchase.