2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RE17 UKM
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 112,079 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE17 UKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 112,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE17 UKM 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 (RE17 UKM) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
RE17 UKM Mileage History
- 02/10/202476,802 mi
- 04/10/202593,934 mi+17,132 mi
- 04/10/202593,934 mi
- 05/10/2026112,079 mi+18,145 mi
- 05/10/2026112,079 mi
Average of roughly 17,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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