2017 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · T77 XDB
2017 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2017. Recorded mileage 87,703 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T77 XDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 87,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T77 XDB 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 (T77 XDB) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
T77 XDB Mileage History
- 22/05/202364,851 mi
- 13/05/202482,031 mi+17,180 mi
- 14/08/202585,326 mi+3,295 mi
- 14/08/202585,326 mi
- 13/08/202687,703 mi+2,377 mi
Average of roughly 7,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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