2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · PL17 LDC
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 38,462 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL17 LDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 38,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL17 LDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (PL17 LDC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PL17 LDC Mileage History
- 07/10/202226,529 mi
- 09/10/202329,579 mi+3,050 mi
- 10/10/202329,579 mi
- 10/10/202433,926 mi+4,347 mi
- 13/10/202538,462 mi+4,536 mi
Average of roughly 3,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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